Aswesawit
Taking the overwhelm out of travel planning.
MY BLOGS
-
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 )
-
#FriFoto – Jerusalem Market Stall – I Am the Bread Man
Breadman in an Old City market Jerusalem Market Stalls Lively and bustling, every Jerusalem market stall is full of activity. From fragrant spices to... Read more
Posted on 29 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
The Granville Hotel: A Bit of Waterford History
When the national tourist bureau took us to visit Ireland’s ”sunny southeast” and spend a night in Waterford, they put us up at the Granville Hotel. Not... Read more
Posted on 25 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
#FriFoto – Reflections of Girona’s Old Town
Girona’s old town Way up in the northeast corner of Spain, the province of Catalunya has its own language, culture and architecture. Read more
Posted on 22 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Visit the Waterford City Viking Triangle
If you’re planning a trip around Ireland, resist the temptation to hurry down to Cork. If you bypass Ireland’s “sunny southeast” you’ll do yourself a disservice... Read more
Posted on 18 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
#FriFoto – Guinness Draught – Here’s to My Homeland
Here’s to my homeland, Ireland. Guinness has been a central part of Dublin history for over 250 years, both as a brewery and as a beverage. Read more
Posted on 15 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
9 Things to Do in County Wexford
Driving on the motorway from Dublin to Cork it’s easy to overlook Ireland’s southeast corner. We should know: We totally missed it the first time we were in... Read more
Posted on 11 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
#FriFoto – Kilkenny’s St. Canice Cathedral
St. Canice Cathedral Besides its castle and Smithwick’s beer, Kilkenny visitors should also experience St. Canice Cathedral. Although it was built in the... Read more
Posted on 08 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
7 Things to Do in Kilkenny, Ireland
What if you only had a day in Kilkenny and a local offered to show you around? We had the unique opportunity to be guests of Failte Ireland (Ireland’s tourist... Read more
Posted on 07 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Lyrath Estate Hotel: Luxury in Kilkenny
While we were in Kilkenny Dan and I spent a night at Lyrath Estate Hotel, a five-star hotel, spa and conference center nearby. Read more
Posted on 04 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Friday Foto – Jewish Man Preparing for Shabbat
Preparing for Shabbat Shabbat (Sabbath) is a time of rest, from sunset on Friday to sunset on Saturday each week. For observant Jews, everything needed for... Read more
Posted on 01 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Friday Foto – Arab Woman in Jerusalem
Woman in Jerusalem’s Arab Quarter In the Old City of Jerusalem, a women watches people pass by in the Arab quarter. I was struck by the colors that surrounded... Read more
Posted on 25 October 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Friday Foto – Sweet Molly Malone – The Dolly with the Trolley
Sweet Molly Malone “In Dublin’s fair city,Where the girls are so pretty, I first set my eyes on sweet Molly Malone, As she wheeled her wheel-barrow, Through... Read more
Posted on 18 October 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
The Waterford Blaa – An Irish Specialty
If you are ever in a restaurant in southeast Ireland and hear someone say blah, it’s not a comment on the quality of the food. Read more
Posted on 13 October 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Friday Foto: The Rock of Cashel, Seen Through a Misty Irish Rain
The Rock of Cashel South of Dublin, in County Tipperary, is an ancient monument called the Rock of Cashel. It was the seat of the kings of Munster for... Read more
Posted on 11 October 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Video: The Amazingly Colorful City of Sintra, #Portugal
Lisbon is a beautiful capital, famous for its tiled buildings and sidewalks. However, one of its suburbs is just as beautiful and a tourist destination in its... Read more
Posted on 07 October 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Friday Foto – Ha’penny Bridge at Night
Photographing Ha’penny Bridge at night To add variety to your photos in Dublin, try taking a picture of the Ha’penny Bridge at night. Read more
Posted on 04 October 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Friday Foto – Biltmore Estate – Reflections in a Garden Lake
Biltmore Estate lake The Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina has many gorgeous gardens, formal and informal. This quiet lake, with its bridge on the fa... Read more
Posted on 27 September 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Video: Parque Calderon, Cuenca, Ecuador
Parque Calderon is located in the heart of Cuenca and is the central square in the city’s 500-year-old checkerboard layout. It is, without a doubt, Cuenca’s... Read more
Posted on 23 September 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Friday Foto – Bali Flying Fish – Flying High
On Bali Flying Fish is a sport, not a dinner item Now this looks like an exhilarating experience! Out of all the water sports in the world, we’d never seen... Read more
Posted on 20 September 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
The Biggest Travel Trap
I was just sitting back thinking about the six pages of photos of Dublin, Ireland that I just posted online. When I told Linda that and she kindly replied... Read more
Posted on 16 September 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL