On the Steps of the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand
Hot, Hot, Hot. The predicted temperature in Bangkok will be 42 degrees! This does not include the humidity. Some businesses and venues are open; some are closed for day two of Songkran in Bangkok. Staff at our hotel isn’t...
Following the Coast of the Aegean, Southward.
We follow the coast of the Aegean southward, towards Selçuk, Turkey the sea as beautifully blue as every photo of it shows.
Diving the King Cruiser Wreck and Shark Point in Koh Phuket, Thailand
A gorgeous day! We are on a boat, heading to 2 dive sites in the Andaman Sea, for the 1st day of diving in our advanced scuba certification course. The course consists of 5 different dives over two days. Today we will do 2 of...
A Thousand and One Nights of Luxury in Marrakech
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Vienna: A Return Visit is in Order
Unfortunately, Vienna gets the short end of the stick on this trip, welcoming us at the end of our whirlwind tour of northern Europe. Fairytale castles and cobblestone walkways have all had their toll on us and both John and I...
Our Own Sound of Music Tour
A quiet morning but full of productivity. We reconfirm our B&B in Vienna. After our earlier than anticipated arrival in Salzburg and one other surprise arrival in Amsterdam, we are going to make it a habit of reconfirming our...
A Foggy Drive to Brussels
Ugh, my head! We try not to wake Fred and Michiel this morning as we tiptoe around the apartment and grab a coffee before we head out the door. They are awake anyway and wish us well and we say our final goodbyes and head to...
Sydney’s Best Cool Neighbourhoods
From a vibrant cosmopolitan culture to laid-back lifestyle and high-end style, the world-popular metropolis of Sydney has much to offer to its visitors. Sydney’s quite a diverse city and each of its neighbourhoods have a unique...
5 Amazing Ways To See Japan
More and more people are starting to realize how beautiful Japan is. After all, it’s the land of the most stunning sunrises, of untouched nature, long tradition, and ever-growing fascinating culture. Simply put, this is one place...
The Barossa Valley: A Study in Brown, Blue and Green
Greg has to wake me again (at 7:30), for the 2nd day in a row. We grab a coffee and then it’s off to the Barossa Valley, one of the world’s great wine regions. We are going on a bus – the typical Gray Line tour with your typical...