Umbria is the green heart of Italy. This slogan is still used to promote the region… but we don’t actually like it! Quite apart from the fact that neighboring Abruzzo is greener, Umbria has so many more qualities that we can focus on. So what does Umbria mean to us? For us, Umbria is about […]
Plane Train and Automobile
Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, Life is a journey, not a destination. I would say the same thing is often true when I travelwhether Im headed to Burning Man, Sydney or Copenhagen. While theres little I love more than stepping into unfamiliar territory with a new scent in the air and an unknown babble of […]
Our Adventure in Alaska
Who would have thought that a cruise could be adventurous? But that is exactly what our trip to Alaska turned out to be. When Princess Cruises invited us to be a part of their Follow Me At Sea Press trip, we were very excited to take part in all the excursions that they had to […]
5 Tips for Surviving the Souks in Marrakech
The winding souks of Marrakech used to be a lawless, intimidating place for Western tourists. Aggressive sales techniques made for a slightly sinister atmosphere and even the Lonely Planet used to recommend hiring a guide to accompany you through the chaotic maze of market stalls. This has all changed now, however, and after a crack […]
Favorite Blogger of the week
I’ve decided to add a ‘Favorite Blogger’ series on my website. I know you like to read my travel stories and tips (well, I hope 😉 But I think it’s interesting to hear another voice telling about their travel experiences! And let’s face it, I can’t be everywhere in the world, even though I wish […]
Art Tripping in Singapore
I used to believe that renown Balinese I Nyoman Masriadi was overrated. I’ve seen photos of Masriadi’s paintings featured in newspapers. Now, I’m no art studies major nor a curator, but I wondered how something which looked like an humongous editorial cartoon (Masriadi’s huge canvasses, depicting cartoon-like images, are noted for their political message) was […]