The city of Padua is literally a 30-minute drive from Venice Marco Polo Airport and makes for an easy stop if starting one’s adventure from there. In our case, it felt a bit weird to arrive in Venice and not go into Venice for a visit. We were intending on maximizing our Northern Italy attractions, […]
We took a cruise that ended in Rio de Janeiro and opted to spend a couple of extra days to enjoy this amazing city. The scenery was really beautiful with all the mountains and sea views. My favorite by far was the iconic egg-shaped Sugarloaf Mountain in the background of the bay. Just picture-perfect.
Buenos Aires, Argentina, is a huge but charming city to visit and there are a lot of attractions that make it a must-see when visiting South America. It is often a launch point for numerous South America and Antarctica cruises, but we would encourage you to stay a few days and visit the city. If […]
Founded in 753 BC, the Eternal City has a lot to offer its visitors. Exploring impressive Roman vestiges that reveal Rome’s long and fascinating history and visiting divine religious sites including the world’s largest church, St. Peter’s Basilica, top the list. One of our favorite things to do in Rome is simply to roam around […]
A few years back, we visited Japan during Cherry Blossom season, and really enjoyed ourselves. It seemed like the whole country was excited about these beautiful trees blooming. Parks were filled with picnickers and the news was all about when the peak blooming time would happen in the various regions of the country. After sharing […]
At almost 7 hours’ drive from the Miami area, Savannah makes for a long trip, but it is also a wonderful weekend getaway or mini-vacation idea.
This little town is located on the northern part of Florida’s east coast about an hour south of Jacksonville. Its mixture of historical sites, quirky tourist attractions and miles of white sand beaches make it a great choice for a family vacation or a weekender trip. St. Augustine is an interesting city with a long […]
Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is a favored and popular tourist destination. It’s the second largest city in Vietnam but many of its must-see attractions are located in and around the Old Quarter. You’ll see French influences in its architecture as well as a lasting influence from the communist rule of China. There are many […]
Ho Chi Minh City, formerly Saigon, is a wonderful place to visit and serves as a great launching pad for some great tours of the Mekong, floating markets, and the Cu Chi Tunnels. The ideal way to explore the historical center is simply to roam around. In Old Saigon we visited many monuments and museums […]
Kochi, also known as Cochin, is a coastal city in the state of Kerala in southwest India. It’s an agglomeration of small islands and peninsulas, all interconnected by ferries and bridges. Many, like us, choose to stay in Kochi as a steppingstone to go on a houseboat cruise in the Kerala backwaters. Most of the […]