Seeing the Northern Lights in Iceland was the number one thing we wanted to do on our trip to Reykjavik. In fact, the mystical green lights in the nighttime sky are one of the top reasons to visit Iceland in winter.… Read the rest
Abandoned Olympic Bobsled Track in Sarajevo
As we watched the third taxi drive away leaving us still standing on the curb, we started to wonder if an adventure to the abandoned Olympic bobsled track on the hillside of Trebevic Mountain was going to happen. The first driver said he didn’t know where it was.… Read the rest
Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang: Slow Boat on the Mekong
I smiled to the captain – our only form of communication – and stepped onto the bow of the boat. I stood in the sunlight, surveying the solitude of our surroundings. We were traveling from Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang on a Slow Boat on the Mekong River.… Read the rest
Lake Ohrid, North Macedonia Sightseeing
The autumn sun was already setting over Lake Ohrid as we made our way down the narrow, one-lane cobblestone street to our apartment; the soft light cast a warm glow over town. The grilled fish wrapped in paper that I carried in my hand was growing cold, but I wasn’t all that fussed.… Read the rest
Tbilisi Sulphur Baths: Our Experience
Tbilisi, Georgia isn’t just a city you visit, it’s a city you experience. That means over-indulging in carb-loaded cuisine, accepting shots of homemade chacha (and trying not to wince as the potent liquor hits your stomach). It also means tripping over broken sidewalks in the Tbilisi Old Town while wondering in amazement at the barely-standing buildings…and making a visit to the Tbilisi sulphur baths.… Read the rest
The Best Thai Massage in Chiang Mai
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
Glamping in Slovenia: Our Big Berry Experience
Glamping in Slovenia is one of the best ways to experience the natural beauty of the country. Nestled in gorgeous settings, Slovenia glamping sites are optimal for travelers who want to stay in nature with the added benefit of modern conveniences – and Big Berry Primostek delivers big on all points!… Read the rest
Getting to Zancudo, Costa Rica
This post is the first in a series of Zancudo, Costa Rica Travel Stories.
Getting to Zancudo, Costa Rica
It was during our housesit in the Netherlands that Zancudo, Costa Rica became our next destination. We made the decision before we considered how we would get there…before we learned just how off-the-beaten-path Zancudo, Costa Rica is.… Read the rest