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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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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 -
Postcard: Soe West Timor, City in the Mountains #TheWeeklyPostcard
Soe is a tiny city nestled in the mountains of West Timor Dear Luke and Leia, Apa kabar? (That means, What’s new?) We are in Soe, a small city in the West... Read more
Posted on 17 April 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Ravenna and Her Mosaics
Most people have never heard of the Italian city of Ravenna, a city which lies on the coast between Florence and Venice. A shame, that. Read more
Posted on 14 April 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Postcard: Children on West Timor, Indonesia #TheWeeklyPostcard
Playful children in West Timor, an island is the far eastern part of Indonesia Dear Luke and Leia, Well after 33 hours of flying we made it to West Timor, an... Read more
Posted on 10 April 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
10 Wonderful Adriatic Cruise Ports (A Photo Essay)
Europe has an amazing array of things to offer its visitors. So many different nations and cultures are packed onto this one continent that one could visit one... Read more
Posted on 07 April 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Postcard: Emerald Pool, Dominica #TheWeeklyPostcard
Beautiful waterfall at Emerald Pool, one of many in Dominica Dear Luke and Leia, Welcome to the country of the Commonwealth of Dominica in the Caribbean Sea. Read more
Posted on 03 April 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Civitavecchia Attractions: One Day in Rome’s Port
Civitavecchia, Italy, gets thousands of visitors a day even though is not known as a tourist destination. As a matter of fact, you wouldn’t even find it listed... Read more
Posted on 30 March 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
10 Ways to Stay Healthy at 35,000 Feet
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 true. Read more
Posted on 16 March 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
The Arrondissement Parisians Don’t Share with Tourists
I’m lucky enough to be living in the most beautiful city in the world – and given that Paris for decades has been one of the most-visited cities in the world,... Read more
Posted on 23 February 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL