Spain: Catalonia – Girona; 2 Day Itinerary
A couple of excellent days spent in the culturally rich city of Girona. This northern city in Catalonia has a complicated history.
Mexico: Mexico City – Exploring the canals of Xochimilco
A community of Mexico City connected by the canal system built by the Aztecs The megapolis that is Mexico City today is a…
Book Review: How to travel the World on $50 a day
Matt Kepnes book “How to Travel the World on $50 a day: Travel cheaper, longer, smarter” is a useful guide for the budding world traveller with a tight budget.
Louisiana: New Orleans – Ogden Museum of Southern Art
The Ogden Museum of Southwestern Art, located in the vibrant Warehouse District New Orleans, not too far from the ever-popular French Quarter, holds the largest collection of Southwestern Art. Definitely worth checking out!
Mexico: Mexico City – Coyoacán and Frida Kahlo’s Casa Azul
Coyoacán is an oasis of calm in the heart of Mexico City and the home of Frida Kahlo’s Casa Azul Mexico City is a…
Illinois: Chicago – Shedd Aquarium
Opened in 1930 the Shedd Aquarium for many years remained to the largest indoor aquarium in the world. It was the first inland aquarium to house saltwater fish. Today it holds some 32,000 animals.
Louisiana: New Orleans – Confederate Memorial Hall Museum
Confederate Memorial Hall opened its doors in New Orleans on January 8, 1891, and has been commemorating southern heritage and history for over 120 years. The museum is the oldest in Louisiana and houses one of the largest collections of Confederate memorabilia in the United States.
Malaysia: Borneo – The Rain Forest Discovery Centre
A great insight into the fauna and flora of Borneo. There is a well thought out inside exhibition centre and extensive grounds with a canopy walk-way.
Mexico: Puebla – Exploring the ancient colonial cities of Cholula and Puebla
Due to its history and architectural styles ranging from Renaissance to Mexican Baroque, Puebla was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. The city is also famous for mole poblano, chiles en nogada and Talavera pottery.
Oregon: Exploring the McKenzie River along Oregon Highway 126
The McKenzie River is a picturesque river that runs through Central Oregon – where you can enjoy beautiful trails, waterfalls and hot springs. Oregon…
Illinois: Chicago – Architecture Boat Tour
I have grown to love the skyline of Chicago. It is probably one of my favourites in the world – and almost certainly in the United States – including New York. We decided what we’d like to do was take a boat tour along the Chicago River and see these impressive buildings from there.
Malaysia: Borneo (Sabah) – Cruising the Kinabatangan River in seach of Proboscis Monkies
The start of a journey down the Kinabatangan River in Sabah, Borneo. This is the perfect place to see several species of monkeys, including the proboscis monkey and the rare Bornean pygmy elephant.
Mexico: México – Teotihuacan (UNESCO)
If during a visit to the Mexico City area you are looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city then you should consider a day trip out to pre-Columbian ruins of UNESCO listedTeotihuacan.
Oregon: Silver Falls State Park
Known by many as the “crown jewel” of the Oregon States Parks. Explore the picturesque and stunning canyon trail with its 10 waterfalls, some of which you walk behind!
Oregon: Bend – Bethlyn’s Global Fusion (Review)
We are always excited to try a new restaurant, especially in my home town, that offers interesting vegan options. So when Bethlyn’s Global Fusion bistro opened up we were excited to try it out.
Louisiana: New Orleans – National World War II Museum
The National World-War II museum in New Orleans is a world-class museum focused on the stories and heroics of a bitter global war. I studied this war extensively at school and I was curious as to how the subject would be dealt with here.
Blood clots – a real pain in the leg
A life-threatening event which may result in many dangerous consequences, including a stroke or heart attack A couple of years back we had a calamitous journey…
Wisconsin: Lake Geneva – playground of the wealthy
Nestled 50 miles south of Milwaukee and Madison in Wisconsin is the resort town Lake Geneva, a quaint little town on the banks of Geneva Lake. This area was once the getaway of Chicago’s rich and famous – vestiges of its glamorous past remain today
Oregon: Ashland – Falafel Republic (Review)
We discovered Falafel Republic last year during one of our visits to Ashland to watch plays at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and fell in love with the place. It has now become a regular haunt of ours when we are in town.
Louisiana: New Orleans – The Museum of Death
Having spent time earlier in the day on a tour of the St Louis #1 cemetery I thought I would carry on the macabre theme and visit the Museum of Death on Dauphine Street in New Orleans French Quarter. This small museum made up of three or four rooms provides a breadth of uncompromising materials and displays on this often taboo subject.
