Things to Do in Sugarloaf Mountain

A Little Guide to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Carioca Pronunciation /ˌkarɪˈəʊkə/ NOUN 1 A native of Rio de Janeiro. ‘One is a nordestino or a mineiro (native of the state of Minas Gerais) or a carioca (native of the city of Rio de...

The Two Tourist Things Absolutely Worth Doing when You Visit Rio

You know how it is, you visit some famous world city, a place where all the tourists go, but you don't want to stand out. No fanny pack and wide brimmed-hat with Bermuda shorts for you! You watched...

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...

Hiking Rinjani via Sembalun: A Wild Ride of Sweat and Tears

Let me say this upfront: Mount Rinjani is not just a mountain it's an emotional rollercoaster. This hike isn't just about walking up and down. It's a full on movie experience: drama (legs dying...