Cairo's Citadel and Mosques
We spent half a day visiting The Citadel, high on a hill above Cairo. It was built in the 12th century to defend the ancient city...
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Feb 13, 20203 min read
The Grand Palace, Bangkok
The Grand Palace is a must-see destination; you shouldn't leave Bangkok without visiting it. In fact, it was the icing on the cake for...
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Jan 27, 20203 min read
The Bangkok Train Market and Floating Market
We had such an interesting day visiting these two markets! Actually, neither market is in Bangkok despite their names. They're both...
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Jan 18, 20203 min read
Bangkok's Wat Traimit (Temple of the Golden Buddha) and Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha)
Wat Traimit, Temple of the Golden Buddha We hired a guide to take us to both these temples. You could certainly visit them on your own,...
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Jan 4, 20205 min read
Three Days in Chiang Mai
We knew we wanted to go to Bangkok, but we also wanted to get a taste of another part of Thailand. With a population of under 150,000...
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Dec 28, 20192 min read
Chiang Mai, City of Temples
There are about 300 temples in and around Chiang Mai. In this post we highlight three of the most famous ones; two in the old city and...
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Dec 10, 20192 min read
Hanoi Train Street
There is a spot in the old quarter of Hanoi where the tracks run through an area of homes, cafes and shops. Children play on the tracks...
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Dec 7, 20197 min read
One Week in Hanoi; City of Contrasts
We really didn't know what to expect of Hanoi and didn't have pre-conceived notions - except we had seen videos of the traffic. ...
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Nov 20, 20193 min read
Two-Day Cruise in Beautiful Hạ Long Bay, Vietnam
I had heard about Hạ Long Bay for years and had always wanted to see this unique and beautiful part of the world. I got my wish during...
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Oct 25, 20193 min read
Notre Dame Then and Now: A Tribute
I'm not a religious person, but Notre Dame calls to me every time I'm in Paris. No matter where I stay, it's always my first stop. Even...
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Oct 23, 20195 min read
A Magical Four Days on the Route des Vins in Alsace, France
The Route des Vins is a 170 km stretch of bucolic rolling hills, vineyards and fairytale villages that meanders north to south in the...
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Oct 19, 20193 min read
An Enchanting Day Trip to Neuschwanstein Castle
When Katie and I decided to take a mother/daughter trip to the Alsace region of France, she proposed that we tack on a couple of days so...
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Sep 26, 20195 min read
24 Hours in Bogota
If you find yourself in Bogota with only 24 hours as we did, you can still have a rich experience and get the flavor of the city. Bogota,...
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Sep 22, 20195 min read
Two Days in Mountainous Medellin
Medellin hadn't been on our radar when we started to plan our trip to Colombia, but a friend who travels often to Colombia told us we had...
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Sep 21, 20196 min read
Machu Picchu by Train
Thanks to our daughter Katie for this guest post! I work for an international development organization based in Arlington, VA. Each year,...
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Sep 15, 20194 min read
Three Days in Colorful Cartagena
As I sit in our rented apartment in Cartagena at 6:00 on a Saturday morning with the door to our little balcony open and drinking the...
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Aug 24, 20195 min read
Our Day in the (Wrong) Fjord - WOW!
I can't imagine going to Norway without experiencing at least one fjord. I've wanted to see a fjord for years, so as usual I did a lot...
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Aug 17, 20195 min read
Two Days in Copenhagen
Copenhagen was the second stop on our blitz through Scandinavia. It was a short and uneventful flight on SAS from Amsterdam and the...
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Aug 17, 20193 min read
One Day in Bergen, Norway
Note that the third building is being refurbished. I love the way they maintain the integrity! We actually had two days in Bergen, but...
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Aug 7, 201912 min read
Three Days in Amsterdam; City of Canals and Bicycles!
Day One Amsterdam was the first stop. This was a trip long in the making. To celebrate my retirement, we wanted to gather our four...
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Aug 2, 20193 min read
Valldemossa; Paradise on Mallorca
One evening in a London pub, I told Katie I wanted to plan a trip for the entire family to celebrate my retirement. I had Mallorca in...
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Aug 2, 20194 min read
Venice: The Floating City
Venice actually consists of over 100 tiny islands separated by canals and connected by bridges. One of the many things we love about...
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Aug 2, 20197 min read
Three Days in Barcelona; a Gaudi Paradise
We've had the good fortune to visit Barcelona twice within a year. The first time, Paul and our sons took a father/son trip to Prague...
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Aug 2, 20191 min read
Il Duomo di Siena
A medieval masterpiece, construction of the cathedral began in the early 13th century and continued well into the 14th century. It's one...
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