The Opinionated Travelogue of a Photo Maniac
One of my favorite hikes in Hawaii is the Kilauea Iki Trail, in the Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island. Walking across what used to be a lake of molten lava, is a first hand encounter with the raw nature of Hawaii. It’s also one of the free things to do on the Big Island, …
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Saving money on bookings and getting a good vacation deal is on everybody’s mind when planning a travel budget. In today’s world even the rich are tightening their belts! How To Save Money on Bookings Most of us travel on a budget and are therefore concerned about airfare and hotel prices. There are several strategies that …
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Vienna’s churches are more than just places of worship. Above all, they are monuments of art and architecture of great historical significance. Not many European cities can brag about such a wide variety of religious edifices as Vienna does.
Vienna is one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in Europe, just perfect for a long weekend trip. Although packed with attractions, Vienna’s city center can be easily explored in 3 days with some good planning. With that in mind, I’ve put together an itinerary that will help you see most important attractions in …
3 Days in Vienna – The Perfect Itinerary for Your First VisitRead More
With its backdrop of snow capped mountains, elegant Baroque architecture and narrow cobblestone streets, Salzburg’s Old Town stole my heart right from the start. After all, it’s hard not to fall in love with the town that was the cradle of one of the world’s greatest composers: Mozart!
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Is one day in Vienna enough to see the city? After spending almost two weeks there, I’ll have to say it probably isn’t. Nonetheless, Vienna’s city center is very compact and with the right itinerary you can cover a lot in one day. Some people visit Vienna as a day trip from Salzburg, or another …
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Nestled in the eastern Alps, on the banks of the Salzach river, Salzburg makes an excellent home base for day trips. The city is ideally located within striking distance of many places of interest. Most of the day trips from Salzburg are between 1 to 3 hours away by car, bus, or train. While there are …
First time in Istanbul and not sure what to expect? Visiting Istanbul may be a little intimidating at first. But once you get to know the city better, it will stick to your heart like no other place in the world! In this post I’ll give you some helpful tips that will help you blend …
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Spending 4 days in New York sounds so exciting! Whether this is your first time or your hundredth time, New York is always a good idea. But no matter how thrilled you may be, planning a New York itinerary is always a challenge. You probably already have a long list of places hope to see and …
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