ADVENTURES
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A Must See in Bangkok: The Reclining Buddha and Temples at Wat Pho
Travelling to Thailand has been a dream of mine for a very long time. Many friends and colleagues have taken trips. They returned raving about islands like Phuket and Koh Samui, sharing tales of stunning beaches, delicious food and beautiful people. Of course I wanted to go! So when the opportunity arose to take a cruise with a stop in Thailand I jumped at the chance to get a smidgen of a taste of this amazing country. Having heard so much about it, I foolishly believed that I had some knowledge to prepare me for my first visit to Bangkok. But I quickly realized nobody had actually shared any information…
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Don’t Skip Fez When Visiting Morocco!
Fez has a reputation for being a mysterious, reserved city, steeped in tradition, perhaps even stuck in it. Everyone has heard of Fez but many skip it when visiting Morocco. Tourists tend to head straight to the more vibrant and popular Marrakesh, like we did. It’s a tourist friendly city that’s easy to enjoy, even if you’re not on a organized tour. Fez on the other hand is known to be chaotic. The medina is a giant labyrinth. It can be overwhelming, and if you arrive without a plan you might be inclined to recoil back to the safety of your hotel and move on to another destination. However if…
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Naxos Island Greece ~ What to See + Do + Eat
I had never heard of Naxos before planning this trip. Hard to believe perhaps, but it’s true. In fact when I told friends where I was going, they were as unfamiliar with this Greek island it as I was. That’s quite surprising, considering that Naxos is the largest island in the Cyclades archipelago. But, because it’s not a cruise ship port, it has kept a lower profile when it comes to tourism. And that my friends, is exactly what makes Naxos a perfect choice for your next vacation to Greece. WHY YOU SHOULD VISIT NAXOS If you’re looking for a more authentic Greek island experience, a place where you wont…
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Verona: Italy’s City of Love~A Travel Guide
Wow Verona! You really surprised me. Italy’s city of love had been on my to-see list for years but for one reason or another I kept skipping it. This year however, I had some serious encouragement from my teenage daughter to contend with. She had just finished reading Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet at school, and to say she was obsessing is an understatement. Truth is we were both eager to visit Verona, and the setting of the most famous of all love stories. I’m so happy we took the detour. It was absolutely worth it. Verona is a UNESCO World Heritage site Verona is a beautiful city, with an interesting…
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Rovinj (Rovigno) Jewel of Istria Croatia
The Hydrofoil ferry approached yet another peninsula jutting out into the Adriatic, but this time my heart skipped a beat… because I knew that we were getting closer, and around the next corner I would finally catch a glimpse of my beloved Rovigno. That iconic view of the town rising out of the water with the Church of Saint Euphemia perched above is a picture perfect, postcard view like no other to me. And arriving by way of the sea is by far the best introduction to this idyllic coastal town, located off the beaten path in Istria, Croatia. Thanks to the rising popularity of tourism to Croatia, Rovinj has…
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Memories of Chefchaouen – The Blue Pearl Of Morocco
I try to live by this motto when I travel…Always make time for at least one little adventure off the beaten path. And if you find yourself in north Africa, I highly recommend taking a detour to visit beautiful Chefchaouen, aptly called The Blue Pearl Of Morocco. Where: Chefchaouen When: end of March Temperature: 10-15 C during the day, cooler at night This village high up in the Rif mountains is a true gem. It’s not the Morocco you might envision or may have seen portrayed on TV or in the movies. If the sea was nearby you could easily be fooled into believing yourself to be on a beautiful…
