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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
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
Wine in Croatia, like so much of Europe, is part of daily life. Croatia’s lengthy coastline along the Adriatic Sea provides favorable conditions for cultivating vines, which line the coastal hillsides.
The Istrian peninsula is known for its spectacular wine-making and – as such – wine tasting in Rovinj is an absolute must-do!… Read the rest
The historic village of Colonia Suiza near Bariloche, Argentina has long been a tourist destination.
Located in the Río Negro Province along the famous Bariloche Circuito Chico sightseeing route, the small cluster of dwellings and restaurants are fairly easy to reach by car or bus.… Read the rest
The lakeside town of Puerto Varas, Chile is picture-perfect – and an ideal destination within the Chilean Lake District to spend a day or two…or even more! During our time in the “City of Roses”, we discovered some of the best things to do in Puerto Varas, Chile – and we are sharing our top tips for travelers who want to experience the area like we did! … Read the rest
One of the things we like best about traveling is sampling local fare in foreign places – and the best Lviv restaurants dish out phenomenal food. On our trip, we sought out the top restaurants in Lviv that serve classic Ukrainian dishes, like borscht, salo and varenyky.… Read the rest
Punta del Diablo, Uruguay is a top beach destination in South America. In the summertime (December to February), the town is flooded with tourists and backpackers eager to surf Uruguay and soak in the sunshine.
Outside of summer, the village is a ghost town – and people seeking solitude will surely find it on the Punta del Diablo shore.… Read the rest
On our trip to Montevideo, we feasted on tasty Uruguayan cuisine. Some of the Montevideo food we ate was so good that we had it twice. A rarity for us!
Most of our meals were devoured at the popular Montevideo market, Mercado del Puerto, where we dined on huge portions of Uruguayan meat dishes accompanied by local beer.… Read the rest
The skyline of Surfers Paradise is clearly visible when looking north across the sea from Coolangatta Beach. The iconic Q1 Building is the most recognizable as it pierces the sky high above the shoreline.
After spending a week in Cooly, it was high time we took a day trip from Coolangatta to Surfers Paradise to check out the oceanfront skyscrapers that give a big city feel to the Gold Coast of Australia.… Read the rest