How could we NOT be charmed by Bruges?Her beautiful old town has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
All of the buildings — even businesses and private homes — can only be renovated according to strict rules that maintain the authenticity of the city, creating a wonderful time capsule… CONTINUE READING >>
How could we NOT be charmed by Bruges?
Her beautiful old town has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
All of the buildings — even businesses and private homes — can only be renovated according to strict rules that maintain the authenticity of the city, creating a wonderful time capsule… CONTINUE READING >>
Before arriving on the Emerald Isle, our idea of eating in Ireland fell in the corned beef and cabbage, Irish stew, meat and potatoes line of thinking.
Nothing wrong with that, we love a good, hearty meal as much as the next guy, but out on the wild western edge of the island they’ve been cooking up something very different… CONTINUE READING >>
Before arriving on the Emerald Isle, our idea of eating in Ireland fell in the corned beef and cabbage, Irish stew, meat and potatoes line of thinking.
Nothing wrong with that, we love a good, hearty meal as much as the next guy, but out on the wild western edge of the island they’ve been cooking up something very different… CONTINUE READING >>
Visiting Lübeck, Germany was one of those lucky coincidences that sometimes happen when traveling.
We chose it as a stopover on our Eurail Pass expedition across northern Europe mostly for its location.
But inside the famous Holsten Gate, we discovered a wonderful, history-filled city that lights up when night falls… CONTINUE READING >>
Visiting Lübeck, Germany was one of those lucky coincidences that sometimes happen when traveling.
We chose it as a stopover on our Eurail Pass expedition across northern Europe mostly for its location.
But inside the famous Holsten Gate, we discovered a wonderful, history-filled city that lights up when night falls… CONTINUE READING >>
Anyone making their way to Machu Picchu must first traverse The Sacred Valley of the Incas (Valle Sagrado de los Incas), and we were no exception.
But this was no tedious trek, it was a fascinating adventure in its own right.
Join us as we visit the people, the food, the culture and the spectacular natural and ancient beauty of… CONTINUE READING >>
Anyone making their way to Machu Picchu must first traverse The Sacred Valley of the Incas (Valle Sagrado de los Incas), and we were no exception.
But this was no tedious trek, it was a fascinating adventure in its own right.
Join us as we visit the people, the food, the culture and the spectacular natural and ancient beauty of… CONTINUE READING >>
Where is the edge of the world? In the literal sense there obviously cannot be one on this sphere we inhabit, but figuratively, and also in a very real way, several spots where the last bit of land holds forth against the sea certainly feel like the brink.
The Dingle Peninsula on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way thoroughly captures this sensation… CONTINUE READING >>
Where is the edge of the world?
In the literal sense there obviously cannot be one on this sphere we inhabit, but figuratively, and also in a very real way, several spots where the last bit of land holds forth against the sea certainly feel like the brink.
The Dingle Peninsula on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way thoroughly captures this sensation… CONTINUE READING >>
Some of the most readily recognizable Australian icons are animals, and we found more than a double dose of them in Queensland at The Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary outside Brisbane.
As the name suggests, we got up close and personal with koalas, but we also got to feed kangaroos right from our hands… CONTINUE READING >>
Some of the most readily recognizable Australian icons are animals, and we found more than a double dose of them in Queensland at The Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary outside Brisbane.
As the name suggests, we got up close and personal with koalas, but we also got to feed kangaroos right from our hands… CONTINUE READING >>
When the hungries hit in Brisbane, the place to remedy the situation is Gambaro.
Since opening a simple fish & chips shop back in 1953, three generations of Gambaros have been serving up Queensland’s finest fresh catches, and earning a well deserved reputation as… CONTINUE READING >>
When the hungries hit in Brisbane, the place to remedy the situation is Gambaro.
Since opening a simple fish & chips shop back in 1953, three generations of Gambaros have been serving up Queensland’s finest fresh catches, and earning a well deserved reputation as… CONTINUE READING >>
