You’re sitting with little kids, a woman and a man in their one room hut, with guinea pigs scurrying around on the dirt floor. There is a clay stove in the corner, which doubles as a heater and rudimentary cooking appliance. In another corner is a wooden platform where mom, dad, the two kids and the guinea pigs sleep and eat. Your accommodation is a tent ... [Read more]
Bangkok and Singapore may have made it to the 10 Asian cities that should be on your bucket list (as appeared in USA Today), but neighboring Kuala Lumpur blends the best of Asia. This multi-cultural city of Malaysia has a wealth of architectural treasures, exciting cuisines and cocktails, rich history and bargain shopping without the chaos of Bangkok and ... [Read more]
Germany is half the size of Texas, Austria is about the same size as Maine, and Switzerland is almost the size of New Hampshire and Vermont combined. To visit every place of interest in three countries in seven days is impossible. However, if you choose just one region, it is doable to see some of the sights on a 7-day self-drive trip. Trippy user Laura ... [Read more]
There were two recurring themes that surprised us while researching cave dwelling cultures from around the world: 1. Mongols. 2. George Lucas. Read on to see where we're going with this. 1. Cappadocia, Turkey Image: Curious Expeditions/Flickr Image: sputnik 57/Flickr The Cappadocia region of central Turkey has some of the strangest, most incredible ... [Read more]
People often asked me, “Is Jordan safe?” before I left for Jordan. After visiting Jordan for a week, I must say it’s time to put aside your fear and apprehension about traveling to Jordan. Jordan is safe. And the people are friendly. A journey through Jordan offers visitors a step back in time - to the impressive ancient Petra, and Wadi Rum, the ... [Read more]
Tahiti is the most populated island in French Polynesia and the location of its capital. Tourists looking to visit should know that the best time of year to visit Tahiti is between May 1st and October 31st. For those who want to visit during the low season, this extends from November 1st to April 30th. Tahiti offers amazing weather ... [Read more]
