Rome is on many ardent traveler’s bucket lists, and for good reason too! After all, the “Eternal City” is brimming with ancient history, as well as a rich cultural heritage. Once in Rome, you can experience and explore everything this beautiful city has to offer. From the world-famous Italian landmarks to the incredible architecture, and …
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Nestled in the Indian Ocean lies the teardrop-shaped country of Sri Lanka, also known as the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean”. It is filled with many natural treasures from tropical forests and diverse landscapes. In fact, Sri Lanka is the highest land in all of Asia and has been inhabited for over 30,000 years. If …
Have you noticed how many cats there are in Istanbul? Now honestly, I didn’t start out taking photographs of Istanbul cats. I was just going about my day, shopping in Istanbul, when I would spot one or two. In fact, I have to say that while I was there, I did notice an abundance of …
Chora Museum Chora Museum is No Ordinary Museum! The sights and sounds that are Istanbul are so difficult to explain, but I tried to show you this through my streets of Istanbul article. At first, I was so overwhelmed with the mass difference between the western world and Turkey that I had a hard …
Bali is the most wonderful place in Indonesia to visit. It is located in the western part of the Lesser Sunda Islands and is surrounded by at least 17,000 Indonesian islands. This 95-mile-wide island is home to over 140 million people. Thanks to its ideal location in the Indian Ocean, Bali is the perfect place …
The road into “ghost town Jerome, Arizona” twists and turns like a rattlesnake as you make your way up to the houses clinging precariously close to the edge of Cleopatra Hill. Four pink plastic flamingos greet you as you enter the town. Founded in the 19th century, the Ghost town Jerome has most of its …
It was very late into the wee hours of a rainy morning when my plane landed at the Jiangbei Airport near Chongqing, China. After gathering my luggage, I handed the non-English speaking taxi driver the address to Tongjing Hot Springs Resort. He shrugged his shoulders as if to say he had no idea where to …
All over the islands of Greece, there are crisp white and seafoam blue churches, many only accessible by boat or private entrance. People say that there are over 300 churches on the more well-known islands of Santorini and Mykonos, depending on your sources. They seem to be everywhere I looked. I even heard there is …
It was a photo of some old buildings reflected in a canal labeled “China Water town” that caught my eye on Pinterest. I did a bit of sleuthing on the web and found out there are eight ancient water towns about 1-2 hours from Shanghai. When a trip to Thailand was materializing for me, I …
Are you looking for the best things to do in Bandung? Just a few hours’ drive from the capital city of Jakarta in Indonesia is the highland city of Bandung. And it is certainly a great escape for those who want to leave the hustle and bustle of Jakarta behind. Known for its hot springs, …
Spring and Summer vacations are right around the corner and the perfect time to get away to a sunny holiday. I think a vacation should include adventure, a lot of relaxation, some exploration, and a few fun and scheduled activities. Places like Savannah, New Orleans, Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, and the Caribbean are a few of …
The country of Indonesia, officially known as the Republic of Indonesia, is located in Southeast Asia. Nestled in between the Pacific and Indian Oceans, this country is dispersed into thousands of small islands. One of its famous islands is Komodo Island where it is home to the most famous lizards in the world, the Komodo …