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 ( 512 )
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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 -
5 Interesting Facts About Switzerland
If you plan a holiday in Switzerland you are a very lucky man or woman. Switzerland is beautiful indeed. The Alps are spectacular, the lakes are a dream,... Read more
Posted on 11 September 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
It’s Not All Roses on Bali
Relocating has its ups and downs, but when it's relocating overseas, there are a lot more ups and a lot more downs. I already shared a few of the cultural... Read more
Posted on 07 September 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Things You Need to Know Before Visiting Vatican City
Often, thinking of the Holy See, what comes to mind is the Pope's speeches, Saint Peter's Square and Michelangelo's fresco embellishing the Sistine Chapel.... Read more
Posted on 04 September 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Why We Decided to Visit Iraq
It all started with an innocent comment that Iraq has a lot of sites I'd like to visit. Oops. "I don't care if you guys have traveled to every country on the... Read more
Posted on 31 August 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Things You Need to Know Before Visiting Honduras
Honduras hasn't got the best reputation. The fact that it's considered the most dangerous country on the planet outside of war zones and that one of its... Read more
Posted on 28 August 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
8 Best Ski Resorts in Australia
Australia ... It isn't the first place people think about when it comes to skiing destinations, but locals know that our local ski resorts can more than hold... Read more
Posted on 24 August 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Things You Need to Know Before Visiting Jordan
Jordan had been in my travel plans for years - pretty much since I had watched Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade at the cinema with my dad and got the picture... Read more
Posted on 21 August 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
14 Things You Should Know Before Visiting Australia
Need a few reasons to visit Australia? The country is famous for its beaches, laid-back lifestyle and unforgiving outback. It's the driest and most... Read more
Posted on 18 August 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
10 Things You Need to Know Before Visiting Cambodia
Cambodia brings up vivid images of Angkor Wat temples doesn't it? I bet you can all see tuk tuks on red dusty roads! But Cambodia can be so much more than... Read more
Posted on 15 August 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Things To Know Before You Visit China
Are you travelling to China soon? One of the world's most complex countries, many first-time visitors to the Asian country don't know what to expect before... Read more
Posted on 08 August 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
How to Land the Best House Sits
4 months looking over the bay in Savusavu, Fiji, enjoying one of the world's finest views. 6 months at a villa on a football field sized property in Jimbaran,... Read more
Posted on 01 August 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Escaping to Koh Yao Noi
From our home in Chiang Mai, my boyfriend, Top, and I decided to get away for a few days to some place where we could stop, think, and get our creative juices... Read more
Posted on 25 July 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
How to Travel for (Almost) Zero Money
A few summers ago I'd just finished my second year of University. Instead of working in my hometown all summer I decided to do something a little different.... Read more
Posted on 18 July 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Packing Essentials for America’s National Parks
Last year, America´s National Park Service celebrated its one hundredth anniversary. On August 25 th, 1916, then-president Woodrow Wilson established the... Read more
Posted on 14 July 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
12 Top Places to Visit in Taiwan
Taiwan is a small island to the east of China that has become a huge travel destination. With the scenic mountains, beautiful bodies of water, and tasty food,... Read more
Posted on 03 July 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
The Ultimate Guide to Lisbon, by a Local
“We leave something of ourselves behind when we leave a place, we stay there, even though we go away. And there are things in us that we can find again only by... Read more
Posted on 30 May 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Bali Cultural Differences = Attitude Adjustment Time
They say that the journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. One of the first steps in our travel life occurred when we moved to Indonesia in 2010. Read more
Posted on 23 May 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
One Weekend in Washington, DC: 6 Things to Do
Washington, DC is a popular destination for business, fun and learning. The capital of the United States is home to a massive collection of museums, monuments... Read more
Posted on 16 May 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
7 Days in Siem Reap: A One-Week Itinerary
When it comes to travel planning, my job is to research what to see and Dan handles the bookings. Until Cambodia. Dan had been wanting to see Angkor Wat for suc... Read more
Posted on 09 May 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL