Waiting until the last minute and short on some upcoming vacation time, I scored what I thought was a bargain, at a room located next to the beach on Ko Lan. This was the last budget option I saw listed through various booking sites. And only a few other resorts had rooms, all of which were extremely expensive. Satisfied, I pulled a Spy wine cooler out of the fridge, grabbed a book and hit the hammock for the next few hours. The next morning I … [Read more...]
Unveiling LA: Adventures in the City of Angels
The city was eerily ghost-town like, or at least as close as a major city like Los Angeles can be. Although it wasn't nearly as empty as when we had LA and other freeways to ourselves during March through June of 2020, when we took full advantage of shelter in place policies, no traffic and cheap gas to explore this great country. The second to last week of the year is always one of our favorite times to explore Los Angeles because there’s very … [Read more...]
One of the Planet’s Last Undiscovered Wine Regions, Serra Gaúcha Brazil
Contrary to what the title of this article suggests, Serra Gaúcha is the most well-known wine region within Brazil and produces approximately 80% of the country's wine. However, it not very well known by international wine enthusiasts; that needs to change - Garibaldi definitely deserves to be on your radar. Travelers can reach this part of Brazil using several in-country connecting flights to either Caxios do Sol (about a 45 minute drive) and … [Read more...]
Uncovering the Best Reasons to Visit Greece Soon!
Introduction Greece, a captivating European country steeped in ancient history and myth, consistently ranks as a great destination for discerning travelers. From the iconic ruins left behind by the ancient Greeks to the idyllic islands scattered across the Aegean and Ionian Seas, a journey to Greece offers a remarkable tapestry of experiences. Top Reasons to Visit Greece Soon! Greece stands as a timeless destination, beckoning travelers with … [Read more...]
Why you should hire a tour guide when visiting Athens
Traveling is a deeply personal experience, and no two journeys are exactly the same. Some travelers prefer to go it alone, relying on guidebooks or self-guided tours, while others may choose the efficiency of a bus tour. However, more and more visitors to Athens are discovering that hiring a private guide can transform their trip from ordinary to extraordinary. With their extensive local knowledge and personalized service, private guides offer a … [Read more...]
Where in the World Am I Now?
Driving from Mumbai to Nashik we passed road construction chaos. If I had to guess I would say completion on this project will be sometime between 550 and 750 years from now. It had the appearance of having been worked on for decades with little progress to show for the effort. What appeared to be total chaos for kilometers included piles of rotting garbage, lengthy sections of broken pavement, stones everywhere, partially paved sections covered … [Read more...]
Lazy Days in One of the World’s Least Visited Countries
Time moves no slower here than in Los Angeles or any other major city on the planet. It’s just what you decide to do with your time that determines how fast you perceive time. This is Majuro Atoll in the little visited and very remote Marshall Islands. Here are a few observations and notes from our time in the country: - The Marshall Islands became a country in 1986. - U.S. dollars are the accepted currency - It takes over an hour … [Read more...]
Discover Tashkent: Gateway to Uzbekistan’s Wonders
I landed in Tashkent late in the evening and made it to my hotel just in time to drop off my bags and get dinner at a nearby restaurant. My room was directly across from reception, there were no shades on the windows which had openings looking out onto the nearby street and a street lamp. It was a rough night of sleeping between light all night and the noise off and on from the reception. On a whim the next morning I signed up online for a … [Read more...]
The Convenient Travel Guide to Visiting Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia used to be one of the most difficult countries to secure a tourist visa. Several years ago on a flight from Bangkok to Vietnam I remember reading an article mentioning that policies regarding travel to the country would be changing in the coming years. I made a mental note to keep an eye open for that. I was able to visit last year, spending the majority of my time in Dammam. Traveling to Saudi Arabia can be an exhilarating … [Read more...]
A Visit to Interesting Places, Northern Iraq
From Erbil, we make the tiny mountain community of Lalish in a little more than an hour including being waived through several police checkpoints. Arriving at Lalish a guard stationed on the road leading to the community told us we needed to remove our shoes for the duration of our visit. No sooner than we had done so, a gentleman passing by asked if we would like to join him for lunch. Lunch was held inside a large room surrounded by men sitting … [Read more...]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- …
- 63
- Next Page »