Greece: Ioannina and Surrounding Area

Our home base in Greece was in a small town just outside of Ioannina called Katsikas. This is where we have family, and it's a perfect place to be for day trips to Ioannina and Surrounding...

Gosausee (Lake Gosau) - The Perfect Alpine Lake

A trip to Europe without visiting the Gosausee is a trip wasted. The bottom line: One of the most scenic spots in the Alps, especially in the late afternoon until dark. We went to see Lake...

Birdwatching in Purbasthali, West Bengal: A Complete Guide

It was a day of December and the cold wind of winter was on full swing. I decided to get on a train to Purbasthali. Purbasthali is a village of Purba Bardhaman district of West Bengal, India. It...

12 Things to Do in Lake Tahoe During the Summer

Lake Tahoe is the largest Alpine lake in North America and is known for its crystal clear blue water and year-round activity. While Tahoe is probably more known for it's winter activities, I...

All You Need to Know About Balaton

Balaton, the so-called Hungarian sea is the biggest lake in Central Europe (592 square km). Its climate, shallow water and infrastructure allure mostly family with kids and cyclists. It’s...

Why Visit Annecy, France

When travelling to the Alps in France, a must see place is Annecy also known as the Venice of the Alps. Why visit Annecy? Located in Haute Savoie approximately forty-five minutes south of Geneva...