Things to Do in China

Avoiding crowds at Ruins of St. Paul in Macau

Since the Ruins of St. Paul are Macau's most popular attraction, it is often packed with tourists. If you want to avoid the crowds, try not going: Between 9am and 9pm During the...

Lou Lim Ieoc Garden in Macau

Only 15 minutes away from the Ruins of St. Paul by foot, Lou Lim Ieoc is a good little gateaway from Macau's casinos craziness. You'll see plenty of bonsai, a few ponds, small and large...

Phewa Lake: The Heart of Pokhara

Surrounded by lush green mountains, Phewa Lake is at the heart of Pokhara, one of Nepal's most vibrant cities. The second largest lake in Nepal is a sight to behold. If one side of the lake is...

UP Yours, Winter Sports Michigan

In Michigan's UP (Upper Peninsula) through January, snow totals have already eclipsed 150” and counting in Ishpeming and Marquette areas. During a recent post-holiday trip to our house in the Ish...

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...