Travel Far. Discover More. Spend Less.
Many travelers think of Croatia solely for its stunning Adriatic Seaside and hundreds of idyllic Dalmatian Islands, looking inland only as far as Plitvice Lakes or the capital city, Zagreb. The eastern region of Slavonia, including Osijek and Baranja, are destinations that go unnoticed.… Read the rest
We’re going to let you in on a not-so-little secret: We like beer. And, we love craft beer. And for a long time now, Nova Runda craft brew from Zagreb, Croatia has ranked pretty high on our list.
Here is another widely known fact (because we make no attempt to hide it): We love Croatia!… Read the rest
It’s no secret that flying is our preferred method of travel, we are Jetsetting Fools, after all.. Even in Southeast Asia – the land of Travel-by-Bus – we relied on planes to get us from city to city.
Every once in a while, however, we choose a different route – as was the case when it came to crossing the Adriatic Sea.… Read the rest
The parks in Ljubljana, Slovenia are fabulous places to visit – for locals and tourists alike. The best Ljubljana parks are the sprawling green spaces, trail etched hills and colorful flower gardens that are just steps from the city center. Spending time in these parks is one of the Best Things To Do in Ljubljana. … Read the rest
When we agreed to housesit for the holidays in the small village of Beek-Ubbergen in the Gelderland Region of the Netherlands, we expected small town charm – and we got it.
Beek, Netherlands is a one grocer, one post office, one pub, two bakery type of town; a stark contrast from Amsterdam!… Read the rest
Visiting Ba Na Hills is a must-do activity while in Da Nang! The fantasyland mountain retreat is a conglomeration of sights, entertainment and engineering feats. Home to the famed Golden Bridge (held by two gigantic hands), a three-level arcade and an award-winning cable car system, the Sun World Da Nang Ba Na Hills complex is one of the city’s top attractions.… Read the rest
On our first trip to Chiang Mai, I couldn’t wait to get a real Thai massage. Shops offering massages line the streets of the Old City. Advertisements show masseuses twisting clients into strange, pretzel-like positions.
For whatever reason (perhaps it had something to do with four straight months of lugging around a too-heavy-backpack), a vigorous Chiang Mai massage completely appealed to me.… Read the rest
When we signed up for a Chiang Mai Trekking Tour, we were uncertain what to expect. The brochure for the full day trip from Chiang Mai promised an array of activities – from elephants to rafting to hill tribes and waterfalls.… Read the rest
Bangkok On Nut is a neighborhood that is still a bit of a hidden gem. Deemed ‘too far from the city center’ for some visitors, the district is actually well-connected to Bangkok attractions by the BTS Sukhumvit Line.
Boasting numerous restaurants, craft beer bars, fascinating markets, nearby nature and a handful of sights, On Nut shouldn’t be missed!… Read the rest
There is so much to love about Lecce, Italy – the unearthed Roman ruins, the extravagant Baroque architecture and, of course, the incredibly delectable local Puglia cuisine.
We spent a month in Lecce sampling everything from traditional fare to aperitivo to scrumptious sandwiches.… Read the rest