Local Experience

Taste of A Place - Amsterdam Like A Local

I once visited Amsterdam as a student. My friend Max and I hitchiked there from Wolves Poly for a weekend. As the saying goes “the bits I can remember are unforgettable…” Those bits were...

A Family Dinner in Uglich, Russia

Our AMA Russian River Cruise (circa 2008) stopped in Uglich which has some historic value which I forget and two outstanding Russian Orthodox churches. The all male church choir gave brief...

Travel Barcelona Like a Local

A week in Barcelona went by in no time at all, or maybe I was just so busy doing things and discovering the city. Barcelona surely has a lot to offer! Within a week I grew familiar with various...

Why Locals Make Better Friends Than Other Tourists

Travel, in all its forms, much like anything else has its own pros and cons, and there are so many ways we can navigate our way around the planet. When we start to consider which way of...

If You Could Travel Right Now, Where Would You Go?

"All you need is the plan, the road map, and the courage to press on to your destination. " ~Earl Nightingale Thistles and Coos offers relatable and relevant travel advice. We are committed to...