Experiences by Destination

Travel sights, sites, and experiences sorted by geographic area

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Jousting Glockenspiel (Germany)

This is Munich, Germany’s famous town square (in this case actually a long trapezoid). It is primarily known for the...

Gaudi’s first two commisions –

Casa Vicens Gaudi’s first commission was Casa Vicens. It is a beautiful synthesis of a house and nature. It still...

Sourtoe (literally) cocktail in Alaska

In Dawson City Alaska, you can get a very unusual drink. If you are brave you can even drink it....

Sequoia and King's Canyon National Parks Giant Trees

Sequoia and King's Canyon National Parks Giant Trees

These two parks are located adjacent to each other in the Sierra Nevada mountains and are quite similar.  Both parks...

Curaçao – Cure-a-sow (like the female pig, not planting crops) – UNESCO site

So the first thing you need to know about Curaçao is how to pronounce it, which I put in the...

I’ve looked at clouds from both sides now

Joni Mitchell sang: ” I’ve looked at clouds from both sides nowFrom up and down and still somehowIt’s cloud’s illusions...

Cappadocia – underground Turkey – living and hiding underground

While the fairy chimneys above ground in Cappadocia delight, there is magic below ground too. The tufa volcanic stone in...

Making meerkat friends in Tasmania (Australia)

In Australia, on the island of Tasmania, a fun thing you can do is go visit the meerkats. I’ve been...

Stepping Stone Cafe (Cartagena); helping the locals while eating great food

The Stepping Stone Cafe is in the Matuna area of Cartagena, just two blocks from Centennial Park. It is a...