What countries have the best great scenic railway journeys in Asia and Europe? Switzerland competes for that title but so does India, France, Italy and other countries. Judge for yourself. GREAT SCENIC RAILWAY JOURNEYS IN ASIA Trans-Siberian Railway Traveling with […]
EXPERIENCE THE WORLD’S GREAT SCENIC RAILWAY JOURNEYS, PART 1
Scenic railway journeys are a great way to explore. Train travel is comfortable, safe and allows you to travel slowly and relish the natural beauty right outside your window. Here is a collection of train trips in Australia, New Zealand, […]
HOW TO CRUISE CAPE HORN AND THE STRAITS OF MAGELLAN
I always wanted to cruise Cape Horn and the Straits of Magellan but after reading “Over the Edge of the World” by Laurence Bergreen, I became obsessed with these mythical places. The book tells the riveting story of Ferdinand Magellan’s […]
EXPERIENCE THE PERITO MORENO GLACIER TOURS
Perito Moreno Glacier tours are highly recommended when visiting this spectacular glacier. The Perito Moreno glacier in Argentine Patagonia is one of the most spectacular glaciers on earth. It is the focal point of UNESCO World Heritage site, Los Glaciares […]
11 BEST EUROPEAN WINE REGIONS THAT LIVE UP TO THE HYPE
European wine regions are magical places with stunning scenery, charming villages, and warm sunshine, the stuff of fairy tales. Here is a collection of European wine regions, curated by wine lovers, that lives up to the hype. Alto Douro in […]
STRANGE AND UNUSUAL CEMETERIES AROUND THE WORLD
There are many strange and unusual cemeteries in Asia and the Middle East, but here are a few that really stand out. Join travel bloggers as they reveal some of their most interesting cemeteries in this final installment of Unique […]
15 TIPS TO BREEZE THROUGH AIRPORT SECURITY
If you want to breeze through airport security, all you need is a strategy. When I was a kid my uncle would take us to the airport as a form of entertainment. We’d park the car, go into the terminal, have […]
11 OUTSTANDING WINE REGIONS OF THE AMERICAS
Sometimes the most outstanding wine regions of the Americas don’t get the recognition they deserve. Here are eleven diverse and interesting regions. Some are well known and live up to their hype like Napa Valley. Others have been thriving just […]
A THREE DAY YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE THROUGH CHINA
A three day Yangtze River cruise was the result of many years dreaming, imagining, saving and planning. I love China. The more I see of it the more I appreciate its natural beauty, rich culture, and dynamism. After working there […]
TOP THREE THINGS TO DO IN MENDOZA, ARGENTINA
You will never run out of things to do in Mendoza, Argentina. Mendoza thrives below the tourist radar. This is the scrappy, proud capital of Mendoza province. It doesn’t take a back seat to cosmopolitan Buenos Aires, the capital city. […]
FAMOUS AND UNIQUE EUROPEAN CEMETERIES, PART 2
There are many unique European cemeteries but a few stand out due to their stunning funerary statuary and the history reflected in the tombs and mausoleums. UNIQUE EUROPEAN CEMETERIES Staglieno Cemetery in Genoa Monumental Cemeteries in Italy can be seen […]
DON’T JUST TRAVEL TO CUBA, EXPERIENCE CUBA LIKE A LOCAL
Want to travel to Cuba and experience it like a local? This is the guidebook for you. This comprehensive guide will help you navigate through all aspects of travel to Cuba so you can make the most of your time […]