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 […]
Tunnel Visions in the Tunnelbana
[metaslider id=11321] Stockholm Subway Art Spending time in major cities can get expensive, so we love finding ways to have fun without breaking the bank. Stockholm was no exception. The city’s network of subterranean transport is a kaleidoscope of color, texture and symbolism. There are pieces by 150 different artists spread throughout most of Stockholm’s 100 […]
Mostly Free Things to Do in Greenwich
Exploring Greenwich So picture this, you are in London for work. You are in a Greenwich hotel very close to your work site. You are there on business and finally get an entire day of freedom. Maybe you don’t feel like running all around London visiting the obligatory tourist sites and hopping on and off a […]
5 Hours in San Francisco
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Street Art: Cincinnati
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Charlotte Amalie Historical Walk
Our walking tour is based on one we found in the tourist guide to St. Thomas they pass out when you arrive at the airport. It’s a good one! If you can manage to time it to avoid the hordes from the cruise ships that so often dock in downtown Charlotte Amalie, the experience will […]
Seoraksan National Park
The mountains had been calling, and it was time for a hike. Designated a Biosphere Protection site by Unesco, the area of Seoraksan National Park is only about 20 minutes away from Sokcho by bus. It is filled with trails leading through forests, past waterfalls, jagged peaks, massive boulders, temples, a fortress, and all kinds […]
Sweet Penguin: Russell and the Bay of Islands
The 144 islands that make up the Bay of Islands, New Zealand make up an amazing aquatic playground for sailing, swimming, diving and dolphin-spotting. Having stumbled upon a great self-contained apartment available for a couple of nights at a great price yesterday, we were lucky enough to do some exploring here. The spacious yet cozy unit […]
Bondi
Today was the day I met Pete for the second time. The first time had been 22 years ago, as exchange students in Japan. Though we were just teens then, I guess we were pretty good judges of character, since the four of us (Donny and Pete’s partner Kate included) had a wonderful day exploring, walking, chatting […]
A Manly Walk
The weather made a complete turnaround, and Friday was beautiful. A ferry ride from Circular Quay offered great views of the Harbour and deposited us at Manly Wharf on the other side. We gawked enviously at the waterfront homes along the bay as we began the 9 kilometer Manly Scenic Walk. We passed picturesque Fairlight […]