Croatia – Zadar’s history
For more on Zadar’s impressive sea organ – see here.
Speeding through the night (Chinese bullet train); Chinese train info
Walking around Xi’an, you can see some strange things. I saw someone pickup their dog and put it in a...
Sintra, Portugal – Castle wonderland with secret societies
The mountain town of Sintra is one of the biggest attractions in the Lisbon area. It is a small town...
Buy quality pre-owned new and used clothes – save money, travel more
ThredUp is a great place to get new or gently used clothing for pretty good prices (sometimes great prices if...
Notre Dame’s glorious presence and history (Paris)
Before it burned, Notre Dame was an architectural masterpiece, and the fact that it still stands only serves to support...
Dancing with strangers at the Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Xi’an, China)
In Xi’an, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda has a fountain show at noon. It is near the city wall as...
What do you need for an Alaskan Cruise?
If you are going on a cruise to Alaska, you need most of the things you need on a traditional...
Here's something for the women reading my blog – a comfy dress with pockets!
I just ordered this on Amazon, and I love it, so I wanted to share it with you all. [Note:...
China’s Forbidden City – Hall of Clocks
Beijing’s Forbidden City is not only an historically important reminder of China’s Empire days, but also houses museums now. One...
