Travel Far. Discover More. Spend Less.
When we decided to travel to Dalat, Vietnam as part of our journey through the country, we did it based on a single reason: the promise of cool, mountain weather. We didn’t care about the things to do in Dalat – not the city sights or Dalat waterfalls or tours or food – we just wanted to escape the heat.… Read the rest
Maribor is Slovenia’s second largest city, but somehow often overlooked as a tourist destination. Granted, Ljubljana seems to steal all of the attention, but there a many great things to do in Maribor!
While there is no disputing that seeing Ljubljana is a must, be sure to visit Maribor for a distinctly different vibe.… Read the rest
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is jam-packed with eateries dishing out delicious Vietnamese cuisine. From Saigon market halls to upscale establishments, there is no shortage of places to eat in HCMC.
During our trip to Vietnam, we were determined to try the absolute best Saigon Food.… Read the rest
Of all the Melbourne markets, the Queen Victoria Market is the most famous. In addition to the normal hours, there are special events that are highly entertaining. We believe visiting the QVM is a must-do in Melbourne, Australia!
The buzzing halls here have all the ingredients of a thriving metropolitan marketplace.… Read the rest
Laneways in Melbourne, Australia are local hangouts as well as tourist hot spots. The unique Melbourne alleys are a fascinating side to the city – and proof that the fashionable metropolis is constantly reinventing itself. From the hip Melbourne graffiti alleys to the posh shopping arcades to Melbourne laneway restaurants that offer atmospheric alfresco dining, the Lanes of Melbourne are must-see!… Read the rest
Eating Da Nang food is one of the highlights of visiting the city! Traditional Vietnamese cuisine, fresh-caught seafood and international fare are all on offer. During our two weeks in the city, we feasted on top local gastronomy and sought out the best restaurants in Da Nang, Vietnam.… Read the rest
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
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
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
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