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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Postcard: Why Did The Sloth Cross the Road?
Q: Why did the sloth cross the road? We started asking “why did the sloth cross the road?” when we were driving in Panama and passed an unfortunate one on the... Read more
Posted on 02 January 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
2014 in Review: How We Lost 170 Pounds
Dang, I griped to myself, the airlines sure have shrunk the plane seats. I guess that’s so they can squeeze more people into every plane. I can’t even cross my... Read more
Posted on 01 January 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Etruscan Places: Tuscania
People often correct me when I tell them I'm going to Tuscania. Italians will flash a pitiful smile at me, the poor foreigner mangling the name of Italy's most... Read more
Posted on 29 December 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Postcard: Sex, Drugs and Olive Oil
Sex, Drugs and Olive Oil While we were walking through HaCarmel Market, the largest souk in the middle of Tel Aviv-Yafo, we came across an olive oil shop... Read more
Posted on 26 December 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
11 Things About Bethlehem to Know Before You Go
To ensure you get the most out of your visit, here are a few things about Bethlehem that you should know before you go, from entry, to culture, to sites and... Read more
Posted on 08 December 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Postcard: On the Bucket List: Panama Canal
Posted on 28 November 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Top Things to Do in Panama City, Panama
Pinterest has captivated me. I’m spending a whole lot of time on its travel boards pinning places to go, food to eat, things to do. You name it, if it’s travel... Read more
Posted on 24 November 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Postcard: Young Singaraja Princess
What a Princess…Seriously, she IS a Princess! There are still kings in Bali ruling over various parts of the island. In Singaraja, on Bali’s north coast, it is... Read more
Posted on 21 November 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Interview with Savannah Grace: Read and WIN!
Posted on 17 November 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Postcard: Aditya Beach Resort Welcome Gift
Apples and grapes are considered exotic fruit in Bali Aditya Beach Resort welcome gift What a refreshing way to tell your guests you’re glad they selected... Read more
Posted on 14 November 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
One Day in Savannah: River Walks and Cemeteries
As enjoyable as it is to gawk at stunning centuries-old architecture and walk through town squares shaded by towering trees dangling Spanish moss (that had... Read more
Posted on 10 November 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Postcard: Vivid Tel Aviv Street Art
Tel Aviv Street Art – How to Make an Ugly House Look Pretty Walking along on the way to our Tel Aviv hotel from Jaffa, we passed by a ramshackle house with... Read more
Posted on 07 November 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
One Day in Savannah – Home of Unbelievable Squares
Only an hour and a half into Georgia from Florida’s state line, Savannah usually gets bypassed, ignored by millions of travelers every day as they rush-rush-rus... Read more
Posted on 03 November 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Postcard: Casco Viejo Street Art Animal
Casco Viejo Street Art Animal Don’t ask us what this animal is, because we don’t know. But judging from the beautiful and realistic snarling jaguar street art... Read more
Posted on 31 October 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
The Prettiest Town in Alsace
Colmar is one of the prettiest towns I have ever seen. Its cobblestone streets and walkways, flower-lined canals, sidewalk cafes, and ancient half-timbered... Read more
Posted on 27 October 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Postcard: Snarling Jaguar Street Art
Snarling Jaguar Street Art Trying to find a place to park in Panama City’s old town can be a challenge at the best of times since this 350-year-old city just... Read more
Posted on 24 October 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Postcard: Casco Viejo Street Art Dog
Casco Viejo Street Art Dog Panama City’s oldest part of town is officially known as San Felipe, but most people know it as Casco Antiguo or Casco Viejo. It is... Read more
Posted on 17 October 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Postcard: The Colorful Kuna of Panama
Posted on 15 October 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Singapore Night Safari: Is It Worth It?
Singapore had always been on our bucket list, so when we decided to move back to the Western Hemisphere from Bali, we figured out a way to spend a couple of... Read more
Posted on 13 October 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Postcard: Casco Viejo Street Art Masks
Posted on 10 October 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL