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• How To Enjoy One Day In Santa Fe, New Mexico

  

  Have you ever heard the phrase, "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade?" In our case, the lemons came when my beloved Aunt Mary passed just before her 90th... Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2018 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• They Actually Make You Go Barefoot in Lalish

  

  One of the most memorable places we visited during our trip to Iraqi Kurdistan was the town of Lalish. Hidden in a mountain valley with only one road in or... Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2018 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• What Is It Like to Hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu?

  

  Every few years, I like to get away for a bit longer than just a long weekend. Long enough to get into a completely new routine and absorb the essence of being... Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2018 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• 5 Unique Day Trips from Paris You Can Enjoy

  

  Arguably the most famous city in the world, the City of Lights is a fascinating place to see. With its seductive charms and qualities, Paris is a place like no... Read more

  Posted on 31 May 2018 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• How to See the Best of Amsterdam in One Day

  

  How much can you actually see with only one day in Amsterdam? Here's the itinerary we created and used to see the best of Netherlands' capital, from museums to... Read more

  Posted on 02 March 2018 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• 5 Authentic Souvenirs from Budapest

  

  We have a rule: If you buy it, you carry it. As a result, we limit our purchases to authentic souvenirs that are specific to the place we visited and, ideally,... Read more

  Posted on 14 February 2018 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• 10 Best Ways to Stay Healthy on a Plane

  

  With all the scary news stories about passengers carrying diseases from abroad, it can sound like everyone is doomed to get sick after a plane flight. Not... Read more

  Posted on 04 January 2018 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Find a Natural Retreat in Dana Biosphere Reserve

  

  Of all the places we visited during our 17-day tour of Jordan, Dana Biosphere Reserve was one of our two favorite places. Dana Biosphere is a wild, rugged and... Read more

  Posted on 27 December 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• How to Make Jameson Irish Coffee

  

  Our delectable dinner at the Granville Hotel in Waterford ended with a lesson in how to make an Irish coffee. But not just any Irish coffee. When a hostess... Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Visit the Little Town of Bethlehem on a Day Trip from Jerusalem

  

  Palestinian Territory. West Bank. Words that might strike fear into many travelers' hearts will make others curious enough to jump at a chance to visit. Visitin... Read more

  Posted on 07 December 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Visit Punta Chame for a Panama City Getaway

  

  While Panama's capital has a lot to offer, beachfront is not one of them. It takes a 90-minute drive to get to the City Beaches Area, a stretch of white sand... Read more

  Posted on 24 November 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Indonesian Food: Try These Beach Snacks

  

  When we moved to Indonesia, we began with a 3-week visit to Kupang, on the island of Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT). As guests of our friends' family, we had a soft... Read more

  Posted on 25 October 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Lessons From a First Trip to Paris

  

  I thought myself an expert on traveling. My parents have been taking my sister and me on trips ranging from weekend road trips in Las Vegas to week-long trips a... Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Things You Should Know Before Going to Malaysia

  

  Malaysia - a country I called home for the past 27 years. Every now and then, I will come across blog posts and social media updates about Malaysia that make... Read more

  Posted on 09 October 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• 2 Weeks in Egypt: An Iconic Itinerary

  

  If you have two weeks and a sense of adventure, Egypt might be the perfect destination. Despite its 5000-year-old history, you can still see the major... Read more

  Posted on 05 October 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Travel Tips and Things to Know Before Going to Belize

  

  Bordering Mexico to the North and Guatemala to the south and west, you can find Belize - one of nature's best kept secrets and a hot new retirement... Read more

  Posted on 02 October 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Around the Czech Republic in 22 Photos

  

  In September 2016, we took a 3-week road trip around the Czech Republic. I came away with thousands of photos from those 22 days. These are my favorites, each... Read more

  Posted on 28 September 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Koh Samui Beach Guide for Beach Lovers

  

  Powder white sandy beaches and palm trees gently swaying in the breeze border the sparkling clear blue water around the island of Koh Samui, Thailand. Holidays... Read more

  Posted on 25 September 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Iraqi Kurdistan: Not What You’d Expect

  

  We recently visited the Kurdish region of Iraq and, maybe because of news reports, it was nothing like we expected. It's not Arab. It's not a war-torn desert... Read more

  Posted on 21 September 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Visiting the Grand Canyon? There Are Things You Should Know

  

  The Grand Canyon is the Disney World of national parks. First, the wow factor is real and cannot be understated. Visually and geologically, there is no place... Read more

  Posted on 18 September 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL