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 ( 511 )
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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 -
Layover Hack: How to Tour a City Free
What if I told you that you can get a mini-vacation on the way to your destination – free – and you wouldn’t have to plan a bit of it? Intrigued? Read more
Posted on 18 January 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Clifden, County Galway – I Found My Family Roots
Dear Luke and Leia, In Clifden, County Galway, I found my family roots in a tiny village named Kingstown. This was the most exciting part of our journey: to... Read more
Posted on 15 January 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Visit Singapore Botanic Gardens UNESCO Site
The small island nation of Singapore is well-regarded for its status as a tropical Garden City. Touted as a modern phenomenon, the little red dot is considered... Read more
Posted on 11 January 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Dingle Peninsula and Beehive Huts
Dear Luke and Leia, We are visiting the Dingle Peninsula, to see the beautiful cliffs and beehive huts on Slea Head Drive and to find us an Irish pub or two... Read more
Posted on 08 January 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
The Complete Travel Blog Link-up List – 2016 Edition
Who doesn’t love a good travel blog link-up? Readers use them as enjoyable armchair travel, a unique way to discover new blogs and a golden opportunity to read... Read more
Posted on 04 January 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Investigating Irish Family Roots: Kinsale, Cobh and Blarney
Dear Luke and Leia, Our journey through Ireland included investigating our Irish family roots. After a stop to see the Rock of Cashel (Saint Patrick was there)... Read more
Posted on 01 January 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Our 15 Best Instagram Travel Photos from 2015
It’s that time of year for retrospectives and “what’s in store next year” stories. Rather than bore you with our goals or this past year’s highs and lows... Read more
Posted on 28 December 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Jump the Pond To Land In Dublin #TheWeeklyPostcard
Dear Luke and Leia, We are off to jump the pond and land in Dublin as a start of a 6 week tour of Europe. The cool thing is the first 10 days are driving... Read more
Posted on 18 December 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
First Time in Dublin
There’s a first time in Dublin for us all, I suppose, but ours was particularly memorable. When our oldest son was a lad, Dan had promised him that he would... Read more
Posted on 14 December 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
El Valle De Anton Mountain Getaway #TheWeeklyPostcard
Dear Luke and Leia, I think it’s time for an action-packed El Valle de Anton mountain getaway for a nice weekend retreat from Panama City. Read more
Posted on 11 December 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Strolling Through Casco Viejo in Panama #TheWeeklyPostcard
Dear Luke and Leia, Today we are strolling through Casco Viejo where its brick paved streets make you feel like time has warped and you’ve stepped back into an... Read more
Posted on 04 December 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
How to Make French People Love You
Wondering how to make French people love you? You can, you know. They may have a reputation for being arrogant and stuck up, but the truth is that they really... Read more
Posted on 30 November 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL