Art and UNESCO Views in Trinidad, Cuba
On a tour of UNESCO city Trinidad, Cuba, we encountered the beautiful and vibrant culture while getting to know local artists and their work.
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Review: Isle of Mull Hotel & Spa
After a tour with Nature Scotland, I spent the night outside Craignure at the Isle of Mull Hotel and Spa to enjoy the quiet of the region.
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Exploring Isle of Mull with Nature Scotland
For part of my stay on the Isle of Mull, I chose to enjoy the beautiful weather with Nature Scotland for some wildlife spotting.
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Review: Senami Onsen Hotel Premium Shiomiso
After walking around the Japanese town of Murakami, I headed to the seaside area Senami Onsen for a stay at Hotel Premium Shiomiso to relax.
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Review: Barcelona Card for Travel Convenience
Is the Barcelona Card worth it? A review of the convenience and discounts included in the Barcelona Card for travel around the city.
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Exploring the Quiet in Murakami, Japan
On the way between Yamagata and Niigata, I stopped in the seaside town of Murakami, a small town known for salmon and onsen.
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Traveling Through Japan’s Yamagata Prefecture
Yamagata Prefecture is not a popular tourist destination in Japan, but it’s worth adding to an itinerary to experience the food and culture.
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Drinking Beer in the Galapagos Islands
While the highlight of visiting the Galapagos Islands is the endemic wildlife, there is a bit of local beer to enjoy along the way.
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Dining on Sashimi & Ramen in Niigata, Japan
Niigata may not be on many travel itineraries through Japan, but dining in this small city makes it worth a visit.
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Exploring Beyond Whisky in Oban, Scotland
Oban, Scotland, is a popular destination for travelers to visit its famous distillery, but there’s more to see and do in the small city.
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Traveler Reads: An Atlas of Extinct Countries by Gideon Defoe
A collection of 48 stories, An Atlas of Extinct Countries provides an entertaining analysis of how these countries came to exist and falter.
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Free Bike Rides in Sakata, Japan
On a day in Sakata, Japan, I took a free rental bike to see some sights in the seaside town, including the Ken Domon Photography Museum.
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Ryokan Stay in Tsuruoka, Japan
A stay at Yutagawa Onsen Tsukasaya Ryokan in Tsuruoka, Japan. A small ryokan serving local cuisine and sake.
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Watching Sunset at Griffith Observatory
The best view of Los Angeles is from Griffith Observatory, and staying for sunset is well worthwhile.
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On a Hiking Pilgrimage to Mt. Haguro
On the second day in Japan, I took a hiking pilgrimage to the temple at Mt. Haguro, one of the stops that makes up Dewa Sanzan in Yamagata.
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