One of the reasons that we love traveling to this tropical Mexican destination is that there are so many fantastic things to do in Puerto Vallarta. Beyond soaking up the sun by the ocean or poolside (not that there is anything wrong with that) you can get caught up in the art scene, enjoy gourmet …
Hiking in Singapore? A friend of ours who grew up here referred to Singapore as a “concrete jungle” when we mentioned how much we liked it. And, the city IS busy with traffic, people and a lot of tall buildings. It’s surprisingly easy, however, to find tranquil outdoor spots for walking and hiking that rival …
At least once a month, we pack up everything we own and move to a new city, and often a new country. Such is the life of nomads. While we love the excitement and fascination of exploring new places, figuring out a new city or town can also be frustrating. But, over a year of …
What do chocolate and clay have in common? During a visit to Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic we joined a tour and found out that the answer is, quite a bit. We started out by leaving the coastal area of Santo Domingo and winding our way along toward the center of the island. Along the …
If Madrid, Spain isn’t in your travel bucket-list, add it now. Before we got there we heard all about the dramatic bull fights, the fruit laden sangria, the amazing paella. Of course, we learned once we arrived that most of those things are pretty much reserved for the tourists. But don’t let that deter you from visiting. …
Even though we were traveling in Costa Rica outside of the rainy season, we still had plenty of rain…every day. The good news is that with rain in a tropical climate comes the rainforest. And if you’re lucky, waterfalls. And we were. Where is the La Fortuna Waterfall? La Fortuna Waterfall is located in a …
How can you improve a tour of a tropical rainforest in one of the world’s most amazing destinations – Costa Rica? Same as any other experience – just add chocolate! Genius idea and a fantastic day trip from San Jose. Costa Rica Jungle We started our day winding our way up through the rural twisty …
Planning a visit to Athens? Don’t miss a chance to take an Athens to Meteora side trip. It’s well worth a visit and even an overnight rather than a rushed day trip. Here’s why! Arriving in Meteora Greece by Train When our train pulled into Meteora Greece our jaws hit the ground. It’s one of …
Before arriving in Athens, we heard a lot of about the graffiti that covers the walls of buildings throughout the city center. Athens street art can be an overwhelming sight. It’s so dense in some areas that it’s hard to find a small scrap of area on a wall that isn’t completely covered by cacophony …
We were treated to a wonderful introduction to Athens, Greece compliments of This Is My Athens. Not your typical tour, our guide, Katerina, took us to places that we never would have thought to venture off to on our own. What makes us so special to deserve this honor? Nothing at all. The tour is a …