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For most travelers, the purpose of taking a train is to get from Point A to Point B. However, there is a scenic train in Slovenia that navigates through stunning landscapes.
This makes the sole reason for riding the Bohinj Railway the spectacular scenery that passes by just outside your window.… Read the rest
From the tip of the Piran Peninsula, the rocky Slovenian coastline trails east two and a half miles toward a protruding landmass of bulking cliffs covered in trees.
The protected natural reserve, Strunjan Nature Park, is rich with diverse geological phenomena.… Read the rest
Mount Wellington walks in Hobart, Tasmania are one of the top things to do when visiting the Australian city.
Highlights of Mount Wellington hikes are the famous ‘Organ Pipes’ rock formations, the Mt Wellington lookout at the summit and gorgeous views from these Tasmania hiking trails.… 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
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
With crystal-clear water and offshore islands, boat trips are one of the best activities in Mauritius. The temperate Indian Ocean attracts an array of sea life – from colorful tropical fish to dolphins and whales.
With numerous Mauritius tours available, it can be difficult to choose which one to take.… Read the rest
When the first activity while touring the Vietnam Central Highlands was eating fried critters at a ‘cricket farm’, it clearly set the tone for the day.
As promised, Mr. Rot’s Secret Dalat Tour was not going to be like any other tour in Vietnam!… Read the rest
Our remote and off-the-beaten-path location of Zancudo, Costa Rica implies a sense of isolation. The single, unnamed dirt road runs parallel to the six-mile stretch of Playa Zancudo and ends at the point.
It is easy to feel secluded and cut off from the rest of the world, but, in reality, there are several day trip destinations.… Read the rest
We stood on the side of a dusty road on the Osa Peninsula, using our hands to shade our eyes from the morning sun and peered into a dark, leafy tree. I looked in the direction that Juan Carlos was pointing, straining to see the sloth wrapped around a branch.… Read the rest