THE LONGEST BLOGGING BREAK EVER
So, this is sort of awkward. I’ve been writing this post in my head for two weeks, but now that I’m sitting here, staring at an empty post for the…
TRAVEL TIPS
TWO YEARS DOWN, ONE MORE TO GO
Yesterday was a big day for us - the two-year anniversary of our move to London - and we weren't even there to celebrate! Seems about right considering our travel…
Vibrant Vietnam: A Monthly Roundup
If all goes as expected, at the time this article goes online, we are expected to land in Vietnam for a quick 10-day trip to the North of the country.…
A few days in Budapest
Budapest is one of the most attractives cities. You can do so many things there : Partying, relaxing in a spa, going to a museum, discovering amazing architecture sites, walking…
Hidden Thailand
Hidden Thailand, Tourist Treasures. Hidden Thailand is a backpacker’s paradise. With dense jungle, cosmopolitan cities, exotic beaches and ancient ruins, there’s something here for everyone. This is probably why it…
RISKING IT ALL ON THE ICE AT SOMERSET HOUSE
Raise your hand if the thought of balancing atop razor-thin blades as you skate around in a circle on slippery ice with a hundred other people makes you break out…
SHOPPING IN THE MUMBAI MARKETS
Wednesday was our last day in India and we spent it going shopping in the Mumbai markets. We hadn’t done much shopping during our trip, so we had nothing at…
Adventures on the road in Koh Phangan, Thailand
When I arrived in Koh Phangan for the first time in 2009, I instantly regretted my decision to go there. I’d spent two months traveling around Cambodia, Laos, and the…
THE BIG 5 – ETOSHA VS CHOBE
For most the dream vacation to Africa involves spending the days spotting The Big 5 (lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino and elephant) and nights enjoying fine meals of wild game while…
LONDON’S BEST CHRISTMAS WINDOWS
Last year was our first time celebrating the holidays here in the UK, and while I expected the city to be beautiful this time of year (as it is every…
3 destinations for whale watching
Whale watching is one of my favorite activities when I am traveling. They are majestic animals. It is an amazing experience every time. I would not miss an opportunity to…
9 WONDERFUL HIKES AND SCIENTIFIC LANDSCAPES ON THE ISLAND OF SKYE
Scotland Trip 53 Our time on the Isle of Skye was relatively short, only two full days and part of a couple others, but I feel quite proud of everything…
CHRISTMAS AFTERNOON TEA AT THE CONRAD LONDON ST. JAMES HOTEL
Way back in the less Christmas-y month of September, I attended a London Blogger's afternoon tea so full of Christmas carols, festive treats, and holiday spirit that I almost wanted…
ROAD TRIPPING THROUGH THE SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS
Usually the modes of transportation we take to get from one place to another are simply that - the thing that connects us from point A to B, home to…
IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS!
But first, Thanksgiving! It wouldn't be right to skip the holiday that kicks off the whole festive season for us every year, even if Christmas tends to overshadow it, particularly…
AND WE’RE HALFWAY THROUGH MAY
"She turned to the sunlightAnd shook her yellow head,And whispered to her neighbor:Winter is dead." A.A. Milne, When We Were Very Young More and more I find myself looking forward…
WESTERN CORNWALL COASTAL DRIVE
If I could offer just one bit of advice to anyone traveling to western Cornwall, it would be this - rent a car and just drive. The scenery here is…
THE MINACK THEATER IN PORTHCURNO, CORNWALL
Over eighty years ago, one woman with a dream and a heck of a lot of determination began building a small outdoor theater near her home in a gully overlooking…
SUN STUDIO MEMPHIS: THE BIRTHPLACE OF ROCK & ROLL
Sun Studio, fondly known as the birthplace of rock and roll, occupies a small corner on Union Avenue in downtown Memphis, Tennessee. The studio, like much of the surrounding area,…
PLAZA DE TOROS DE RONDA: ONE OF THE OLDEST BULLFIGHTING ARENAS IN SPAIN
The morning after our first day in Ronda, we were sitting at an outdoor cafe leisurely eating a breakfast of churros and hot chocolate when Cory made a remark about…
LA CATEDRAL Y GIRALDA IN SEVILLE, SPAIN
Our second day in Seville was just a short half-day and in an attempt to use every available moment of it, we tried to fit the Plaza de España, Parque…
CELEBRATING 31 WITH A TRIP TO MEMPHIS
So, I turned 31 on Monday. Feels weird. I don't mind being in my early-30's, but a little part of me misses being just plain old 30. It was fun…
WARWICK HOUSE B&B; IN PENZANCE, CORNWALL
When Cory and I were planning our trip to western Cornwall, we knew that each day would likely be spent in a different location since there was so much we…
Top 5 thermal baths in Budapest
If you are going to Budapest, you really have to test the thermal baths. The inhabitants (lucky guys) enjoy all year the benefits of this hot and rich in minerals.…