If you read any travel guides, you’ll find suggestions on which beaches to visit in Istria. Most likely, these are beaches within walking distance of town (or maybe just outside it). Even the “best” beaches near Rovinj weren’t that great as they were very narrow, crowded, and sometimes had garbage bobbing in the water. However, […]
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“Vodka is good medicine,” Kamila assured me. She was standing in front of the Old Synagogue with a plate of bread and a tea cup of salt in her hands before my Krakow vodka tour. The bread is a symbol of hospitality; the salt, prosperity. In Poland, welcoming with bread and salt is an old tradition,
The Istrian peninsula of Croatia is dotted with seaside towns, each with their own personality. While planning my own trip, it was impossible to know which town was the best fit for me. Now that we’ve had a chance to check the area out, here’s my take on where to stay in Istria. The Best
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I’ve refrained from most graphic descriptions, but this post is not for the squeamish. Along with the good, there are some ugly parts of travel. I’m talking about the reality today. * * * With all the traveling I do, it’s a wonder I don’t get sick more often. Airplane cabins
Let’s clear one thing up: if you ask me my favorite place, I will shoot you a dirty look. It’s an impossible question for someone who loves to travel. Do you want to know my favorite beach or my favorite big city? My favorite American small town or my favorite country to eat? But if there
For the six years I’ve lived here, I’ve been scared of Virginia wine. How could it possibly be good in a hot, muggy climate? It’s not just stereotypes: several of my friends specifically said local wineries weren’t notable, so I never felt the need to give them a chance. On the Eastern Shore of Virginia,
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If I had the money for a beach house, the first place I’d look is Cape Charles VA. That’s something I never thought I’d say about a town that’s only ten blocks long. You can bike from the harbor on the far edge of town to the beach in under 10 minutes. How could that
From our hotel in Lake Bled, Slovenia, we could view the mountains of the Julian Alps and knew we had to head into the national park. This protected area covers 880 square kilometers, so there are plenty of things to do in Triglav National Park, but it’s nearly impossible to narrow it down if you’re
If you’re heading to Egypt, you can’t miss Cairo. The Great Pyramids of Giza are the obvious draw, but there are many other things to do in Cairo too! I squeezed Cairo attraction into just 2 days, which is VERY rushed, although doable. Add another day or two so you have a little time to
I’m a simple traveler who doesn’t need a lot from my hotel. In almost all cases, I’d prefer a cash discount than a vague guest benefit like a room upgrade or bottle of water when I check in. One of the alternatives to traditional hotel loyalty points direct from the hotel is by booking your
