Things to Do in Berkshire

A Quick Guide to Visiting 1000 Year Old Windsor Castle, England

In December 2010, on a bitterly cold Saturday morning, I caught the train from Manchester bound for Windsor Castle, just outside of London. The weather that week had been absolutely atrocious...

8 Day Trips from London

While there is plenty to see in London, from world-famous landmarks to the ArcelorMittal Orbit, and from museums to the theatre district, you may want to venture away from London and see other parts...

Messi’s Dream to Gaudí’s Soul — A Culer’s Pilgrimage Through Barcelona

I distinctly remember the moment the SNCF (TGV inOUI) train rolled out of Paris, slicing through the countryside toward Barcelona. For many, it would have been just another cross-border journey. For...

Where to Go in Utrecht with Kids

Utrecht is the fourth largest city in the Netherlands and offers lots of things to do and see when visiting with kids. We lived in Utrecht for a few years and, along with our children (two boys...

Hiking Rinjani via Sembalun: A Wild Ride of Sweat and Tears

Let me say this upfront: Mount Rinjani is not just a mountain it's an emotional rollercoaster. This hike isn't just about walking up and down. It's a full on movie experience: drama (legs dying...

A Guide to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is one of Uganda's finest national parks and is home to the endangered Mountain Gorillas in Uganda. Bwindi National Park is a diverse tropical rain forest park...