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 […]
UNIQUE AND FAMOUS EUROPEAN CEMETERIES, PART 1
These famous European cemeteries are fascinating. They are repositories of a culture’s history and heritage. Although we equate these cities of the dead with sorrow and loss, they are also serene, contemplative areas that cause us to reflect. Many European […]
CROSSING THE ANDES BY BUS: A UNIQUE ADVENTURE
Crossing the Andes by bus. What a cool idea. We were going from Mendoza, Argentina to Santiago, Chile to catch a flight to the Chilean Patagonia. The distance separating Mendoza from Santiago is about 230 miles (370km), but since you’re […]
SURPRISING HISTORIC CEMETERIES OF LATIN AMERICA
Exploring historic cemeteries is a great way to understand a little bit of the culture and background of a city. Latin America has many beautiful and historic cemeteries with avenues of majestic mausoleums as well as peaceful churchyards. Take a […]
FAMOUS CEMETERIES OF THE UNITED STATES
The most famous cemeteries in the United States also have the most interesting histories as well as some of the most spectacular funerary statuary anywhere. The interred include titans of industry, celebrities, infamous characters and the average Joe. These final […]
BUENOS AIRES TRAVEL GUIDE: TIPS AND ADVICE
Here is a Buenos Aires travel guide full of tips and advice that will help you save time and money as you explore this exciting city. If you’ve made up your mind to go, congratulations on a great decision. If […]
PRINCIPALITY OF ASTURIAS: CULTURE, NATURE AND CUISINE
The Principality of Asturias is not the first choice when people go to Spain. Visitors to Spain tend to concentrate on the classics; Madrid and Barcelona, and justifiably so, they’re great cities. But there are other lesser known areas with […]
EXPLORE TOP THINGS TO DO IN SOUTHBANK LONDON
Looking for the top things to do in Southbank London? Southbank is a fascinating neighborhood in London that never disappoints. Many visitors to this great city hit only the big sights; The Tower of London, Westminster and the Abbey, the […]
EXPLORE THE BEST STREET FOOD IN 15 CITIES
We went in search of the best street food cities in the world outside of Asia. But why leave out Asia, you ask? We didn’t! Asia’s street food traditions are so strong the region merits its own post here. Now […]