Things to Do in Nepal

Eastern Nepal - an unexplored gem

So you have been in Nepal for a good few weeks now. You have visited Kathmandu and the UNESCO sites of Patan and Bhaktapur. You have been to the lakeside city of Pokhara, and from there proceeded to...

What Not to Do in Vietnam: 13 Things to Avoid

Vietnam is a country rich in culture, the people are friendly, and it is also a great place to travel. However, if this is your first visit to Vietnam, knowing a few basics beforehand will help you...

3 Monasteries You Must Visit in the Cyclades

The history of Greece is intricately linked with the history of its monasteries. Most monasteries' foundation dates are lost in time. Some of the myths regarding their origin include a monk who...

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...