Immerse Yourself in Historic Bath
Confession: we almost skipped historic Bath, worried that the famous spa town might be too touristy. Popular for so long with fashionable society, we pictured the streets of Bath crowded with well-to-do weekenders carrying bags from high-end shops, taking breaks from hours of pampering and massage. You can certainly find these things, but there are […]
Is Stonehenge Worth a Visit?
Why is Stonehenge on the Must-See List? Admittedly, we aren’t huge fans of the “must do” or “must see” attractions during our travels. This may be because we think they will be too touristy, or maybe we are just snobbish about seeing things that pretty much everyone else already has. Stonehenge is one of the most […]
Cartagena Doors: Infinitely Photogenic
To say we took a lot of photos in Cartagena is an understatement. The doors of Cartagena in particular continuously stopped us in our tracks, begging us to photograph them. We’re not sure if it’s the sheer size, the interesting design of smaller, inset doors, the ornate door knockers or the endless variety of […]
Don’t Skip: Nagasaki, Japan
Intro to Nagasaki Fishing village to busy port Modern visitors to Nagasaki may not realize there’s a lot more to the city’s history than its sad title as one of the places an atomic bomb was dropped in 1945. Nagasaki was once a sleepy fishing village. When the Portuguese arrived in the 16th century, they […]
Don’t Skip: St. Kitts
Intro to St. Kitts The little island of St. Christopher Columbus first spotted St. Kitts from afar in 1493, but it wasn’t colonized until the British arrived in 1623. It later became the first island to be permanently colonized by both the English and the French, who shared the island for many years. The Amerindians […]
Don’t Skip: Jeju Island, South Korea
Intro to Jeju Island Jeju is marketed as the “honeymoon island,” popular with couples who take the opportunity to visit Love Land and the Museum of Sex after their walks on the beach. Get past the tourist promotion though, and volcanic, subtropical, Jeju will surely reward you with its unique history, culture and charm. Jeju is best known […]
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: 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: 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 […]
Jaipur: A New, Rosy Outlook in the Pink City
Rajasthan Arrival On the road leading to Jaipur we pass fields of bright yellow mustard. Bullock carts are replaced by camel carts. Some camels have intricate designs shaved into their fur, or brightly colored pom poms, streamers or bangles to make them more beautiful than the competition. Occasionally, desert girls peer from draped headscarves, revealing […]