Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer. – Unknown HANOI & HA LONG BAY, VIETNAM July 25 – 31, 2013 A few years ago I came across a friend’s photograph on Facebook. I typically take a quick look at photos in the news feed, sometimes I comment, but mostly I just move on down the … More A Week in Vietnam: Part Three
A soup like this is not the work of one man. It is the result of a constantly refined tradition. There are nearly a thousand years of history in this soup. – Willa Cather HANOI, VIETNAM July 25 – 31, 2013 Thank Goodness for Smart Phones & A Little Faith Jonathan and I have found … More A Week in Vietnam: Part One
Embrace the detours. – Author unknown VIS, CROATIA July 24 – 27, 2012 DAY THREE Before settling in our room on our second night, we decided to book a private boat to the island of Bisevo where we could explore the famous blue cave. By morning our trip was cancelled. It was a beautiful day … More Croatia is for Lovers: Part IV Island of Vis – Day Three
The cure for anything is salt water – tears, sweat, or the sea. – Isak Dinesen VIS, CROATIA July 24 – 27, 2012 DAY TWO On our second day we awoke with just enough energy to seek out some sunshine and beach time. There are very few options for relaxing on the beach in and … More Croatia is for Lovers: Part III Island of Vis – Day Two
A meal without wine is like a day without sunshine. – Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin BUDAPEST, HUNGARY Day Two …and we said, “Let there be wine!” On the morning of our second day in Budapest, we awoke with renewed energy and were ready to conquer our second favorite thing after finding delicious food – it was … More You Won’t Go Hungry in Hungary! Day Two
Architecture in general is frozen music. – Friedrich von Schelling BUDAPEST, HUNGARY July 18 – 22, 2012 Budapest in 10: Romantic Wine Divided city Goulash Danube Ruin bars Wordly Castles Paprika Architectural paradise The honeymoon continues… Arrival Day After a very long day on the train from Prague to Budapest we finally arrive to our hotel. … More You Won’t Go Hungry in Hungary! Day One
Traveling on an Empty Stomach 