Aswesawit
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As We Saw It
http://www.aswesawit.com/
As We Saw It is a visual travel journal run by two baby-boomer digital nomads. They have been traveling, photographing, and writing about interesting places, foods and things to do since 2010. The mission is to encourage others to do 3 things: Eat. See. Travel.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 503 )
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Casco Viejo Street Art: Graffiti in a UNESCO Site
Panama City’s historic district may be officially known as San Felipe, but most people know it as Casco Antiguo or Casco Viejo. Read more
Posted on 11 April 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
7 Famous Indian Dishes You Should Try
As big fans of Indian cuisine, we were happy to receive this list of 7 popular Indian dishes from Rohit Agarwal, a fellow travel blogger. You are invited to... Read more
Posted on 04 April 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Venice is Where I Found My New Travel Partner
Dear Luke and Leia, I know this will be strange for you two grandchildren to read, but Venice is where I found my new travel partner. Read more
Posted on 01 April 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
A Mystical Place Called Bedugul
Bali is world-famous as one of the best vacation destinations but aside from Ubud, few tourists venture beyond its beautiful coastline. Don’t make that mistake. Read more
Posted on 28 March 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Florence and the Ninja Turtle Connection
Dear Luke and Leia, Today we decided to dig into Florence and the Ninja Turtle connection. All but Raphael lived in this wonderful Tuscan city, although rumor... Read more
Posted on 25 March 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Cartagena Icons That Are Not from Cartagena
As Colombia’s most popular destination, Cartagena captures the heart of everyone who visits. The walled historic center, her colorful houses, the sizzling... Read more
Posted on 21 March 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Am I Really in Rome for Two Days?
Dear Luke and Leia, Am I really in Rome for two days? Wake up Dan, you’re dreaming, you can’t finally be in Rome. It must be a dream, a fantasy … all because... Read more
Posted on 18 March 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
AmaZOOnico: Animal Rescue in Ecuador’s Amazon
Once upon a time, a family adopted an ocelot cub because they couldn’t resist how cute it was. It’s too bad that they conveniently forgot one essential detail:... Read more
Posted on 14 March 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Why Do I Have To Go To Paris, Cont’d.
Dear Luke and Leia, Remember my last postcard, when I asked “why do I have to go to Paris?” I had very good reasons: I don’t speak the language. I don’t like... Read more
Posted on 04 March 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
9 Best Things To Do in Banos, Ecuador
Our tour to the Amazon was fabulous not only because we were able to sleep in the rainforest and visit an indigenous community, but also because we were able... Read more
Posted on 29 February 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Why Do I Have to Go to Paris? (Part 1)
Dear Luke and Leia, So I asked: Why do I have to go to Paris? I don’t speak the language. I don’t really like France. The only good thing about France is the... Read more
Posted on 26 February 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Bali’s Seafood Paradise: Dinner on Jimbaran Beach
The Bukit Peninsula, on Bali’s southern end, is best known for five-star luxury resorts and spas, exclusive restaurants, and picturesque Uluwatu, the Balinese... Read more
Posted on 22 February 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
One Day in Amsterdam Walking With a Camera
Dear Luke and Leia, I get one day in Amsterdam walking with a camera and we are being shown around by Farieda, one of our dear friends. Read more
Posted on 19 February 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
I’m Sailing Away on a Rhine River Cruise
Dear Luke and Leia, Hey guys, today I’m sailing away on a Rhine River cruise and will take you along in pictures. Viking River Cruises Longship Helvetica. Read more
Posted on 12 February 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Mt. Pilatus: A Day Trip from Zurich
No epic adventure through Europe should be go-go-go all the time; a little down time is important as well. Ours was a six-week trip that began with 10 days in... Read more
Posted on 08 February 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Basel, the Gateway to the Rhine River Cruises
Dear Luke and Leia, Today we are in Basel, the gateway to the Rhine River. Basel is considered the starting point of navigation upon the Rhine (the other end... Read more
Posted on 05 February 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Buying a Claddagh Ring in Galway
When we decided to bring our oldest son with us to Ireland, we asked him what he wanted to do most. Jimmy responded that he wanted to drink an Irishman under th... Read more
Posted on 01 February 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
A Day Trip From Zurich to Lucerne and Mount Pilatus
Dear Luke and Leia, Today we took a day train trip from Zurich to Lucerne and nearby Mount Pilatus. Whenever we think of Switzerland, Swiss cheese, snow-capped... Read more
Posted on 29 January 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
How to Celebrate Carnival in Panama
If you’re mourning the end of the holidays, wishing for another excuse to celebrate, don’t despair! Carnival season is just around the corner. Read more
Posted on 25 January 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Zurich – A Day in Pictures
Dear Luke and Leia, Here we are in Switzerland! I decided to share our first day in pictures as we roamed Zurich, a beautiful alpine city. Read more
Posted on 22 January 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL