Don’t Skip: Yogyakarta, Indonesia
[mappress mapid=”13″] Intro to Yogyakarta, Indoniesia Jogjakarta (Yogyakarta, or, locally, Jogja) was our last stop in Indonesia after a month of exploring in Bali, diving in the Gilis and Flores, relaxing in Lombok and communing with dragons in Komodo National Park. We wanted to see some of the famous temples not far from here, and […]
Don’t Skip: Kratie, Cambodia
Intro to Kratie, Cambodia Kratie may be the capital of the province of the same name, but it feels like a very small town. Set along the Mekong River in eastern Cambodia, Kratie seems quiet compared to larger, more touristed cities like Siem Reap, Phnom Penh and even Battambang. Sadly, in its history, Kratie has […]
Don’t Skip: Invercargill and New Zealand’s Southland
Intro to New Zealand’s Southland Region From the Catlins in the East to Fiordland in the West, New Zealand’s Southland region is a land of rugged coastline, rolling plains, towering cliffs and ancient glaciers. It’s a nature-lover’s paradise, filled with opportunities to hike, bike and just plain get lost. Though Fiordland can be considered its […]
Don’t Skip: Hoi An, Vietnam
Intro to Hoi An One of the best ways to get around Vietnam is their well-developed train system. However, Don’t Skip: Hoi An just because is not on the tracks. Hop off at Da Nang and share a taxi to Hoi An. This ancient city is recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage town and […]
Don’t Skip: Gyeongju, South Korea
Intro to Gyeongju Once the capital of the ancient Silla Kingdown, which ruled most of the Korean peninsula from the 7th to 9th century, Gyeongju maintains a concentration of temple and palace remains, Buddhist art, statues, pagodas and other historical sites is unparalleled elsewhere in the country. We spent our time in Gyeongju wandering among […]
Don’t Skip: Loch Fyne, Scotland
Intro to Loch Fyne Known for amazing seafood, sailing regattas, outdoor recreation opportunities and rich history and culture, Loch Fyne is the longest of the Scottish sea lochs, extending 40 miles inland. The loch is situated within the Argyll and Bute district in the western part of Scotland. We visited off-season, but had such a memorable […]
Don’t Skip: El Calafate, Argentina
Argentina: tango dancing, wine, steak, a capital city filled with history and culture: theater, dance, art and architecture. Away from the hustle and bustle of Buenos Aires, Argentina also has its natural side: Iguazu Falls in the north, salt pans in the west, the Andes, regions of lakes, grasslands and vineyards. Patagonia is the gateway […]
Don’t Skip: Danba, China
Intro to Danba, China Have you ever been to a destination that during the journey to get there you thought to yourself, “This better be worth it!”? Well, Danba is definitely one of those places. Leaving Chengdu on a bus before the sun came up, we headed northwest to Danba. Unless you have your own […]
Don’t Skip: Cahuita, Costa Rica
Intro to Cahuita, Costa Rica White sand, coconut trees lining the beach and reefs near shore? Sounded good to us. The small beach town of Cahuita is on Costa Rica´s Caribbean Coast, about 4 hours from San José, south of Limon. The area around Cahuita including the peninsula south of town and offshore was designated a […]
Don’t Skip: Bundi
Intro to Bundi The region in the northwest of India known as Rajasthan has long been a favorite base for cultural and historic exploration. Most popular routes include the three J’s: the Pink City and capital, Jaipur, the Blue City, Jodhpur, and the Desert City, Jaisalmer, along with Pushkar and Udaipur, the City of Lakes. […]