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The Year in Photos 2019

January 14, 2020December 27, 2019 by Kristin Henning
Year in photos 2019

We all use photos to keep travel memories. Our images from 2019, of people and scenery, come from about 50 cities in seven countries, visited via 15 different itineraries. We traveled solo, together, and with family.

Categories Active Travel, Arts and Culture, Asia, Cambodia, England, Europe, Nature and Wildlife, North America, Norway, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States, Vietnam

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Japan

December 8, 2020November 14, 2019 by Tom Bartel
mount fuji rice harvest japan

Japan is home to 23 UNESCO World Heritage sites: 19 cultural and four natural sites. The most famous, of course, is Mount Fuji, which also is the most photographed place … Read more

Categories Arts and Culture, Japan, Unesco World Heritage Sites

20 Reasons We Keep On Traveling

September 7, 2020August 13, 2019 by Kristin Henning
Why we travel. The romance of train stations.

The benefits of traveling the world never occurred to us when we started traveling in 2010. We still love to travel. Here are the facets of travel that make us happiest: nature, history, people, adventure, arts…and the unexpected.

Categories Active Travel, Arts and Culture, Eat Drink Stay, History Travel, Nature and Wildlife, Our Travel Life, Travel Tips, Uncategorized

The Plantin Moretus Museum, Antwerp, Belgium

May 26, 2022July 30, 2019 by Tom Bartel
Plantin Moretus missal rubens

The Plantin Moretus Museum in Antwerp, Belgium holds a distinction. It’s the only museum in the world that is a Unesco World Heritage site. An extensive museum of the printing arts, including a Gutenberg Bible and books illustrated by Rubens and Bruegel the Elder.

Categories Arts and Culture, Belgium, Europe, History Travel, Unesco World Heritage Sites Tags Antwerp

Some Inspirational and Amusing Quotes About Travel

September 30, 2021July 1, 2019 by Tom Bartel
travel quotes

I was asked last week what my favorite travel quotes were. In the last nine years since we’ve been traveling full time, I’ve heard and thought a lot about travel and what people have to say about it.

Categories Arts and Culture, Travel Tips

The Erotic Sculptures at Khajuraho, India

December 29, 2022April 11, 2019 by Tom Bartel
india khajuraho temple 10

The temples at the complex of Khajuraho, India feature an extensive collection of erotic sculptures on their facades. The Kama Sutra on display for all. A UNESCO World Heritage site.

Categories Arts and Culture, Asia, History Travel, India, Unesco World Heritage Sites

Siem Reap and Angkor Wat Travel Planning Tips

January 3, 2021April 1, 2019 by Kristin Henning
Angkor Wat Siem Reap Cambodia

Given the popularity and complexity of the Angkor Wat site, it’s worthwhile to set up a guide and tour in advance. Here are some travel planning tips for your visit to Siem Reap and Angkor Wat, Cambodia.

Categories Arts and Culture, Asia, Cambodia, Cycling, History Travel, Unesco World Heritage Sites Tags Angkor Wat, Siem Reap

Food in Vietnam: Flavorful Restaurants, Markets, and Recipes

December 29, 2022February 25, 2019 by Kristin Henning
Food in Vietnam Hoi An

From south to north, our food experiences in Vietnam were enhanced by a local recommendations, cooking classes, and escorted visits to markets and masterful chefs. Discover dishes, find restaurant recommendations, and enjoy these recipes.

Categories Arts and Culture, Asia, Eat Drink Stay, Vietnam Tags Ho Chi Minh City, hue

Let New Orleans Work Its Magic on You

June 5, 2019February 14, 2019 by Kristin Henning
backstreet cultural museum new orleans

Let New Orleans work its magic on you. Our suggestions include where to stay, where to eat, and a round-up of New Orleans attractions. Tip #1: Take it easy.

Categories Arts and Culture, Eat Drink Stay, North America, United States Tags Louisiana, New Orleans

The Louisiana Legend of Evangeline

December 27, 2019February 12, 2019 by Tom Bartel
evangeline poem statue

The Evangeline story, in whatever form, is the national epic poem of the Acadian people. And, the ineffable sense of woe and exile hasn’t died in Cajun country.

Categories Arts and Culture, History Travel, North America, United States Tags Acadia, Lafayette, Louisiana, St. Martinville
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