A culinary day in Bergen

Actually it has been days…. and not just one… and thats because there was so much to discover, to eat and to learn. And this time I enjoyed the luxury of having a (culinary) tour guide as...

Siena, Italy – city of architecture and art

Siena, a city dominated by medieval brick buildings, lies in central Italy’s Tuscany region. Travelers flock to the Old town to marvel at (amongst others) the fan-shaped central square...

Winter in Vienna

If you find yourself in Vienna in the middle of November, maybe you will have feeling that city is not so special or good visited. Maybe it'll be cold and windy (you can count on it), but if you...

No More Tipping Guilt

I must admit, I am starting to feel numb to tipping guilt. Or perhaps I should say not-tipping guilt, a feeling closely related to souvenir-exhaustion. Long-term travelers tend to get overexposed to...

Cuban Currency and Travel Tips

In Cuba, cash is king and credit/debit cards simply won't work. There are two currencies: Cuban Peso Nacional (CUP) for locals and Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC) for foreigners. CUP...

Things to Do in Vietnam

Vietnam is a place known for its Mekong River that gives life to its agricultural lands, particularly for rice. Vietnam, like Thailand, is a great supplier of rice in Asia, because of their good...