The very mention of Monaco evokes images of glamorous ladies in evening wear escorted by dashing gentlemen to the tables at one of the many casinos in this small country. Monaco is also known for its Formula One Grand Prix, besides being a popular tax haven for the rich and famous, as well as the Keep Reading…
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The Miracle of Crabbing
Have you ever fished at the mouth of a river, where fresh water meets the salty sea? Imagine dropping a crab pot filled with raw chicken into the depths of the seemingly bottomless lake until the rope gives way to the buoy and then just walking or motoring away for a couple of hours. Miraculously, Keep Reading…
Offbeat Sights & Activities in Corpus Christi, Texas
Corpus Christi is a popular tourist destination both for Texans and travelers from all corners of the United States. Although most visitors stick to the beaches and other water-based activities, there are quite a few spectacular yet overlooked sights and attractions located around town. For anyone wanting to get off the beaten path and experience Keep Reading…
Visiting Shipwreck Cove in Zakynthos, Greece
Shipwreck Cove (aka Smugglers Cove) in Zakynthos is home to Navagio Beach, the most famous beach in all of Greece. This small but picturesque beach is now widely recognized by people around the world thanks to the four S’s — sand, scenery, shipwreck and a great story. Although the beach can only be accessed by Keep Reading…
Best Boat Trips From Sydney
The beauty of having a boat is the travel freedom it provides. Ironically, that can also be a downside — too many options of where to cruise. Not just short cruises and day trips, but also longer, more exciting adventures. The world is your oyster now! And while Sydney is a great place to call Keep Reading…
2019 Is The Year For Cruising: Explore Kotor Bay, Dubrovnik, and Budapest
Cruising is the perfect way to see many places in a considerably short amount of time. You can literally go from one country to the next within hours, while you’re sipping a cocktail or swimming in a pool of a luxurious grand ship. So, if you want to leave your world behind – even if Keep Reading…
Halong Bay, Vietnam Photo Gallery
We had a day in Hanoi before departing for Halong Bay, a spectacular UNESCO World Heritage site. The bay features thousands of limestone karsts and isles in various sizes and shapes. Ha Long Bay is a center of a larger zone which includes Bái Tử Long bay to the northeast, and Cát Bà islands to Keep Reading…
Exploring the USS Pampanito Submarine in San Francisco
Explored Pier 39. ✔ Walked to Pier 45. ✔ Found a WWII Submarine. ✔ That’s right. I said A World War II Submarine. The USS Pampanito submarine served for three decades before being retired but is perhaps most famous for its starring role as the fictional USS Stingray in the 1995 comedy Keep Reading…
The Blue Caves Of Zakynthos Island, Greece
In the north of the Greek Ionian island of Zakynthos at an area called Skinari you will find the magnificent Blue Caves. Discovered in 1897 by Antonio Komouto, the Blue Caves are one of the island’s most famous natural attractions, attracting thousands of visitors each year. Located just below the lighthouse at Cape Skinari, they Keep Reading…
22 Amazing Things You Don’t Know About Estonia
Ahhhh Estonia. Totally ended up here by accident. One night we’re having drinks in Helsinki at the NBE Finland farewell party, the next morning I’m with a group of friends on the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. Best decision ever! There are so many things you don’t know about Estonia. Plus Keep Reading…