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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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River Cruise Journal – Day 3: In a Slovak Home #AWSIonViking
Click here to read about our day in Bratislava. When Bragi docked in Bratislava most passengers took off to tour the city. A few dozen of us opted not to,... Read more
Posted on 08 July 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
River Cruise Journal – Day 3: Bratislava #AWSIonViking
I had planned to sleep late this morning but my body woke itself up at 7:30 and I didn’t fight it. Unlike yesterday it was a beautiful, summery day with just a... Read more
Posted on 06 July 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
How to Join Our Blog Linkup #TheWeeklyPostcard
Five quality travel blogs—including this one—now co-host #TheWeeklyPostcard Blog Link-up every Friday. It is open to submissions for 48 hours. All travel blogs... Read more
Posted on 04 July 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
#TheWeeklyPostcard – Singapore Botanic Gardens in Photos
Dear Luke and Leia, Today we visited the Singapore Botanic Gardens and saw so many colors of flowers that my Crayola box of crayons was jealous. Read more
Posted on 03 July 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
River Cruise Journal – Day 2: Budapest #AWSIonViking
I awoke at an ungodly predawn hour to the sound of a muted patter of rain outside our window. Fearing the worst I dragged myself to the window to see if my... Read more
Posted on 29 June 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
#TheWeeklyPostcard: Singapore Night Safari
Dear Luke and Leia, Tonight we had a blast at the Singapore Night Safari where we ate a terrific Indian buffet and saw a bunch of animals… AT NIGHT! What a... Read more
Posted on 26 June 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
River Cruise Journal – Day 1: Budapest
Today was check-in day on Viking Bragi, the ship that will take us on our Budapest to Amsterdam river cruise. Lucky us: While other passengers were struggling... Read more
Posted on 22 June 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
#TheWeeklyPostcard: Layover in Singapore
Dear Luke and Leia, We are on our way to Panama and have a short layover in Singapore, so with a day or so to kill we decided to pay the city a visit. What a... Read more
Posted on 19 June 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
More Reasons to Take a River Cruise #AWSIonViking
Last week I listed 10 reasons to take a river cruise. Here are 14 more reasons to prefer cruising on a European river to cruising the deep, blue sea. Read more
Posted on 17 June 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
10 Reasons to Take a River Cruise #AWSIonViking
River cruising may be less well-known than ocean cruising but it’s becoming more popular every year. As we began to prepare for our Grand European Tour on Vikin... Read more
Posted on 05 June 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
River Cruising: @VikingRiver Grand European Tour Itinerary #AWSIonViking
We are about to embark on a 15-day river cruise, sailing from Budapest to Amsterdam. Viking River Cruises asked us to join them on a cruise, and then share our... Read more
Posted on 25 May 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Is the @VikingRiver Grand European Tour for You? #AWSIonViking
There’s something rather romantic about visiting Europe. No matter whether it is enjoying the panoramic views of imperial Budapest, sampling exclusive wines in... Read more
Posted on 18 May 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
#TheWeeklyPostcard: Beautiful Bedugul In The Mountains
Dear Luke and Leia, Hello from beautiful Bedugul in the mountains of Bali. This town is situated in the center of Bali, in between three lakes and has a famous... Read more
Posted on 15 May 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Review: Moleskine Travel Journal
Three weeks from now we will be heading to Europe. We will be there to write about and photograph the Viking River Cruise experience, from Budapest to Amsterdam. Read more
Posted on 11 May 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
#TheWeeklyPostcard: Ubud: Monkeys, Markets, and Rice Paddies
Dear Luke and Leia, We are off to Ubud for Monkeys, Markets, and Rice Paddies. Ubud – Monkeys, Markets and Rice Luke and Leia, last week I told you that you... Read more
Posted on 08 May 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
One Day in Nafplion, Greece
It hasn’t quite gained the popularity of other cities like Athens, Santorini, or Mykonos, but Nafplion is still a best-kept secret for those who know of its... Read more
Posted on 05 May 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
#TheWeeklyPostcard: Tanah Lot Temple on Bali
Dear Luke and Leia, Today Nana and I visited a beautiful temple on the southwest coast of Bali, Indonesia called Tanah Lot. When we first got there we were... Read more
Posted on 01 May 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
How to See Corfu / Kerkyra in One Day
We spent a day in Corfu—or Kerkyra, as the Greeks like to call it—while we were on a Mediterranean cruise. We were intrigued to see why UNESCO had designated th... Read more
Posted on 28 April 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Postcard: Uluwatu, Monkeys and a Temple #TheWeeklyPostcard
Dear Luke and Leia, Today we went down to the southernmost point of Bali, to Uluwatu, to see Monkeys and a temple. We sure wish you two were here to see the... Read more
Posted on 24 April 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
One Day in Kotor, Montenegro
Partially hidden from the wide, blue Adriatic by towering limestone cliffs, Kotor is a treat for the eyes. Actually, it’s one of the most beautiful places on th... Read more
Posted on 21 April 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL