The strong pointsof Hotel the MAve: friendly and helpful staff comfortable beds free WiFi Up for improvement: noise at night ~but on the other hand, you are staying in a city that never sleeps~ “Picnik Show“Create a free slideshow with Picnik! Full review The MAve is a 72-room boutique hotel, located in the Flatiron District […]
Guincho
by Tanya Monteiro (Estoril) Guincho Calm, wild and often deserted! No words needed by: Isabelle Just looking at this picture, gives a soothing and calming effect. Wouldn’t mind going for a long beach walk here… Thanks Tanya!
Lisbon Excursions
There are several Lisbon excursions you can make. I decided on making a half day tour to Sintra. This trip took me to the Royal Palace of Sintra, but not Pena (which was a disappointment). BUT I found on their website they include Pena Palace on certain days. So if you want to see Pena […]
Checklist: Checked Luggage
Of course this is different for everyone, but here’s a general checklist you can use. Clothes You have to pick the clothes, depending on the weather and season you’re going (summer/winter). Footwear (comfortable shoes, sandals, dress shoes, flip flops) Hat T-shirts (long sleeves, short sleeves) Long pants (jeans,…) Shorts Tank Tops Capri Pants Dresses Coat […]
Playa Maroma, Riviera Maya, Mexico -south of Cancun
by TravelDesigned (Freeport IL USA) This photo really doesn’t do Playa Maroma justice. I was so overwhelmed I couldn’t think about capturing it on film. Well, first off it is voted 2nd in the world and THE BEST beach in Mexico by the Travel Channel. It is a very long and wide beach with talcum […]
See fall foliage in New Hampshire
See fall foliage: red, gold, russet, burgundy – the impressive colors of the changing leaves. Nowhere does Mother Nature put on a more spectacular show than in New Hampshire. In fact, the Granite State is one of New England’s most popular fall foliagedestinations. In addition to the spectacular foliage that is expected this fall (due […]



