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• Monkey Mania: Macaques in Thailand

  

  Monkey mania is a new series on Monkeys and Mountains. Today's monkeys are papaya loving macaques in Thailand. Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• L’Hermione: A French Frigate Provides Unlikely Inspiration

  

  L'Hermione is a French Frigate over 200 years old. She is being re-constructed in Rochefort, France and was an unlikely source of inspiration for me. Read more

  Posted on 28 November 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Following in Gaudi’s Footsteps in Barcelona

  

  Barcelona is the best place to follow in the footsteps of Gaudi. In one day I visited 5 of his UNESCO sites. But be warned Gaudi leaves big shoes to fill. Read more

  Posted on 27 November 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Observing Endangered Samango Monkeys in iSimangaliso Wetland Park

  

  iSimangaliso Wetland Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in South Africa. It comprises an incredible 280 km of protected coastline and is home to 1200 crocs an... Read more

  Posted on 22 November 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Living Like a Local in Girona in My Wimdu Apartment

  

  I loved staying in my Wimdu apartment in Girona, Spain in large part because it offered me a built in community which is the epitome of living like a local. Read more

  Posted on 20 November 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Moorwald: The Most Entertaining 4km I’ve Ever Walked

  

  The bog forest (Moorwald) in Bad Leonfelden, Austria is the most entertaining 4km I've ever walked. Where else do you find healing, playing and hiking? Read more

  Posted on 19 November 2012 DESTINATIONS, OUTDOORS, TRAVEL, TREK

• Hidden Barcelona: A Photojourney

  

  Third time is the charm! That's when I discovered a hidden Barcelona that I had missed on my previous visits to one of my favorite European cities. Read more

  Posted on 13 November 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Falkensteiner Hotel & Spa: Bad Leonfelden, Austria

  

  The lobby of the Falkensteiner Hotel in Bad Leonfelden, Austria definitely makes an impact.I could sum up by visit to the Falkensteiner Hotel & Spa in Bad... Read more

  Posted on 11 November 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• What It’s Really Like to Stay in a Castle Hotel in Germany

  

  Like many girls, I dreamed of being a princess, not one of those damsels in distress but a kick-ass smart modern princess. Having not a drop of royal blood,... Read more

  Posted on 10 November 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• A Glimpse into Swazi Traditional Living

  

  The first thing that became very apparent to me about Swazi traditional living was that these guys know how to dance! I mean really dance. Read more

  Posted on 09 November 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Paragliding in Alpe Di Siusi (Seiser Alm)

  

  Paragliding has long been on my bucket list, but doing it over Alpe di Suisi (Seiser Alm) in Italy was absolutely breathtaking. Read more

  Posted on 03 November 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Isle of Aix: The Ultimate R&R Getaway

  

  The Isle of Aix ( Île d'Aix in French) is just a short ferry ride from Fouras, on the west coast of France, but worlds away. Read more

  Posted on 31 October 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Shark Diving in South Africa: No Cage Required

  

  Shark diving in South Africa without a cage is not for the faint of heart.  But it offers an incredible chance to first hand observe one of the most... Read more

  Posted on 30 October 2012 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, DESTINATIONS, ENVIRONMENT, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Sightseeing in Barcelona – By Sidecar

  

  Riding in a sidecar is one of the most unique ways to go sightseeing in Barcelona, Spain. You cover a lot of sights in a short time period and it's fun! Read more

  Posted on 29 October 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• A Romantic Journey Along the German & Netherlands Border

  

  I recently took the most romantic journey of my life along the German and Netherlands border – without my husband.It isn’t as scandalous as it sounds. Read more

  Posted on 24 October 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• How to Make Dumplings – From Scratch

  

  According to Wikipedia the definition of a dumpling is cooked ball of dough. That doesn’t sound very appetizing but considering that dumplings are found all... Read more

  Posted on 22 October 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Malolotja Canopy Tour in Swaziland

  

  View on the way to Malolotja Canopy TourMalolotja Canopy Tour is Swaziland’s first and currently only canopy tour. It’s also the most incredible one I’ve ever... Read more

  Posted on 20 October 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Autumn in New York

  

  The best season to experience New York City is autumn. There’s no more funky smell coming from the over-heated sewer system and you’ll miss the inevitable crank... Read more

  Posted on 20 October 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Hiking the Vall De Núria, Pyrenees

  

  I thought I would like the Vall de Núria in the Pyrenees but I didn't realize how much I would like it. The Pyrenees are stunning! Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Offbeat Museums in Munich

  

  There are over 40 museums in Munich. I’ve been to a few of the big ones like the Deutsches Museum, one of Europe’s leading science and technology museums and th... Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL