Mercure Hotel Hamburg City: a review
Despite being part of a chain, Mercure Hotel Hamburg City is far from standard, at least in its décor. Read my review here.
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13 best temples in Bangkok, Thailand
This extensive list of Buddhist temples in Bangkok, Thailand includes advice to help you choose and plan your visit.
Famous landmarks and historical sites in Wales
There are more landmarks in Wales than just its famous UNESCO-listed castles. Here are 5 great historical sites in Wales you should also see!
Mardi Gras around the world – and Mardi Gras food!
Mardi Gras around the world has morphed into a range of different pre-Lenten celebrations. Read here about how different countries celebrate!
Communist Prague: 4 places to learn about it
Here are four things to do and see to learn about life in Communist Prague – and Czechoslovakia as a whole – during the Cold War era.
15 great reasons to visit Alaska
Alaska is a vacation wonderland of beautiful, dramatic scenery and the best outdoor adventure. Here are 15 great reasons to visit Alaska!
Visiting Cesky Krumlov Castle and UNESCO site
On your trip to Czechia, besides Prague, I highly recommend visiting Cesky Krumlov and the imposing Czesky Krumlov Castle.
Off the beaten path in Paris
You’ve done the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and other typical sights. What now? Here are some unusual things to do off the beaten path in Paris!
Hluboká Castle,South Bohemia, Czechia: Wow!
Hluboká Castle is a 19th-century castle in Czechia crammed with a stunning collection of furnishings and exceedingly accomplished workmanship.
Villa Tugendhat UNESCO site in Brno, Czechia
Villa Tugendhat UNESCO site in Brno, Czechia, designed by Mies van der Rohe: a masterpiece of functionalist architecture & function over form.
Groningen walking tour
A Groningen walking tour to introduce you to this young, dynamic and hip city with a world-class university and plenty of history to discover.
A weekend in Portland, Oregon: A 3-day itinerary
A weekend in Portland, Oregon: here’s a 3-day itinerary that covers what to see, where to stay, where to eat, things to do … everything!
Favorite ghost towns in California
There are lots of Gold Rush ghost towns, but some are more “real” than others. Read here about my four favorite ghost towns in California.
Tips for Hiking to San Giovanni Fortress in Kotor, Montenegro
The climb up to San Giovanni Fortress a.k.a. Kotor Fortress is hard, but definitely worth it for the magnificent views!
Albania travel tips: Things I wish I’d known before visiting Albania
Don’t go to Albania unprepared, like I did! Read these Albania travel tips, covering everything I wish I’d known before visiting Albania.
What to see in Brno: 3 macabre sights
What to see in Brno? An ossuary, a crypt full of mummies, and a nuclear bomb shelter made my day of sightseeing in Brno distinctly macabre.
Best places to see Hadrian’s Wall
The Roman Empire’s northwest border fortification extends right across the top of England. Here are all the best places to see Hadrian’s Wall!
Holocaust Memorial, Miami: Witness the horror through art
A memorial composed of a series of statues portraying the anguish of the Holocaust, becoming a sensory and emotional experience for visitors.
Úbeda and Baeza: An overlooked UNESCO site in Andalucia, Spain
Úbeda and Baeza: two charming towns, one UNESCO site, highlighting some stellar Renaissance architecture mixed with other influences.
7 quirky and unique places in Chicago
A list of unique places in Chicago, all of them quirky: a speakeasy, an underground street, an oddball shop and more!
Sustainable travel tips: Part 2 – Land or sea
Sustainable travel tips: reducing your carbon footprint when traveling. Part 1 was about air travel; this part covers travel by land or sea.
Coit Tower and Telegraph Hill: The best view in San Francisco
In San Francisco, make sure to take this walk up and down Telegraph Hill to see Coit Tower, its Depression-era murals, and the best view in San Francisco!
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Lebanon
There are five UNESCO World Heritage sites in Lebanon, each illustrating one or more of many historical periods. What are they and which should you visit?
Lebanon travel tips: What you need to know to avoid nasty surprises!
Lebanon is fascinating, but it’s not an easy place to travel. Read these Lebanon travel tips to be prepared and avoid nasty situations!
The history of Little Havana: The Bay of Pigs connection
The history of Little Havana in Miami is closely connected to the 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion. Read here about that connection and about things to see and do in this colorful neighborhood.
Brisbane to Cairns: A Queensland coast road trip
This Brisbane-Cairns itinerary includes all the most popular and beautiful sites along the coast of Queensland in Australia.
SCOTTeVEST: a review (revised and updated)
An update of an old review of a SCOTTeVEST travel vest, this version adds reviews of a jacket and a hoodie, and gets much more positive in the process.
Historic Overtown: The place to see Black history in Miami
What to see in Overtown, the historically Black neighborhood in Miami, whose rich history gave it the nickname “Harlem of the South.”
Rhine Valley castles near Bacharach, Germany
Charming Bacharach Germany is the perfect home base to visit the Rhine Valley castles of the Upper Middle Rhine Valley UNESCO site.
Traveling Iceland by campervan
All sorts of great advice about traveling Iceland by campervan in a guest post written by Chrystalyn Rose.
Trier Roman ruins: Germany’s Roman capital
The Trier Roman ruins in Germany make up a single UNESCO World Heritage site. Check out the Porta Nigra, which is remarkably well-preserved.
28 Practical Tips for Women Traveling Alone
Truly practical advice for women traveling alone. Tips for sleeping, eating, socializing and lots more travel advice for solo female travel!