Step Back in Time in Cuba
Stepping out into Havana from the sterile atmosphere of the little airport is akin to stepping back in time. Brightly colored and well kept Oldsmobiles and Chevrolets zip past with three or four people hanging out the window calling greetings to those passing by. I felt as though I should have been wearing a fitted…
The Land of Many Islands
The Philippines might better be named ‘The Land of Many Islands’ as it’s a country made up of over 7,000 islands both small and big. During my ten-day journey through this vibrant land I was able to visit a main island, Mindanao, and two smaller islands surrounding Davao City, Samal and Taligud. Though I have…
Old Town Prague
In September, I traveled to Prague with my husband and son for four days of exploring. We stayed in the heart of the Old Town with its narrow, windy streets full of (often touristy) shops and people and restaurants. We had been to Prague once before and knew it had changed a bit with its…
The Sassi Caves of Italy
We were lucky enough to visit Matera, Italy last year, where we enjoyed the most wonderful stay in the Sassi Caves at Le Grotte della Civita. These stone-age caves have been beautifully restored by philanthropist Daniele Kihlgren and were the perfect base to explore the village and network of rock formations and caves. We were…
Wandering in Athens
Greece is magical! The people, the buildings, the history, the food – oh the food! – everything is amazing. Our entire experience felt like a dream and sometimes I still can’t believe we spent two precious weeks in the county – two weeks that have left an aching in my heart. I ache for lazy…
A Honeymoon in Scotland
It’s hard to put into words how amazing it was to visit a place I’d been dreaming of since I was a little girl listening to my grandmother talk about her home. Instead, I’ll put our honeymoon in Scotland into pictures – lots of pictures! After our arrival in Glasgow we stopped by the Kelvingrove…
A Day at Versailles
When traveling to Paris for the first time a few years ago, my wife and I knew we wanted to see Versailles. I don’t think most travelers really understand what they’re getting into when they visit Versailles for the first time! We’re not just talking about a palace, though, of course, there is an obscenely…
Bangkok’s Chinatown
Bangkok totally exceeded my expectations. I had been once before but on this visit I took the time to really experience some of the best the city has to offer. Our hotel—a beautiful little boutique hotel on the river called Loy La Long – was such a treat. It’s located close to Chinatown and inside the…
Exploring Munich
Having never been to Germany, I was quite excited to spend three days in Munich! Somehow, it was exactly as I imagined it would be—both modern and quintessentially Bavarian all at the same time. We arrived on a Sunday, when all of the shops and attractions are closed, but of course all of the beer…
Traveling through Israel
In March of last year my mother and I went on an epic journey to Israel. It’s almost hard to put into words all I learned and felt while there. I learned that I didn’t know much about Israel at all and was unprepared for the beauty that awaited me. When originally booking this trip,…
Cape Town’s Neighbourgoods Market
The Neighbourgoods Market is a weekly gourmet food and produce market taking place every Saturday morning at the Old Biscuit Mill in Woodstock, Cape Town. Founded in 2006, the market is an independent initiative based on the principles of buying directly from the source, knowing where your food comes from, and supporting local suppliers. It’s…