The Opinionated Travelogue of a Photo Maniac
If you like red cliffs, blue skies and a little challenge, there is no better way to experience it all than hiking the Brins Mesa – Soldier’s Pass Trail Loop. This is one of the most popular hikes in Sedona, Arizona. The Brins Mesa and Soldiers Pass trails form a 5.2 mile loop through stunning red rock …
How to Hike the Brins Mesa – Soldier’s Pass Trail Loop in Sedona, ArizonaRead More
Most travelers expect to encounter cultural differences when they first travel to another continent. And yet, when confronted with these differences, they are always caught off guard. I had my own culture shock as a European immigrant in America! If this is your first trip to Europe and you want to know what to expect, …
Travel Tips For Europe (Don’t Get Caught by Surprise)Read More
The Shocking Truth About Tipping in America Tipping is one of the many things that usually shock first-time visitors to America. Back in Europe where I grew up, tipping was a reward for good service. It also was optional, not mandatory! Besides, it was never greater than 5%–10% in restaurants, or just some small change …
To Tip or Not to Tip – a Rant About Tipping in AmericaRead More
We all know how beautiful the fall foliage can be! This brief moment when the green summer foliage turns into a vivid autumn palette of reds, yellows, and oranges, can be truly amazing. There are only a handful of places in the United States where you can enjoy a beautiful fall foliage, and Southern Oregon is …
Where to See Spectacular Fall Colors in Southern OregonRead More
From its façade on Mission Inn Avenue in Riverside, California, Tio’s Tacos Restaurant looks like any other Mexican eatery. But behind the wrought-iron fence, between trees and shrubs, lies a unexpected world of bizarre creations.
Tio’s Tacos Restaurant in Riverside, California – A Monumental Fantasy Made RealRead More
Meet the latest travel blogger on my series “Travel Blogger Interviews,” Claudia Tavani of “My Adventures Across the World.” 1. Tell us a little about yourself: Who are you? Where are you from? My name is Claudia Tavani, and I am from Cagliari, the main city of the gorgeous island of Sardinia (Italy). …
Interview with Claudia Tavani of “My Adventures Across the World”Read More
We’ve been hiking in the mounting around Lake Arrowhead, California, for a long time and never heard about the Deep Creek Hot Springs before. Until one day when another herhiker told us about a cluster of natural hot springs in an isolated canyon in the San Bernardino Mountains.
Soaking With Naked People at the Deep Creek Hot SpringsRead More
Planning a long weekend trip to Washington DC? Welcome to one of my favorite cities in the US. Spending 3 days in Washington DC will give you the chance to see many of the top sights and attractions and really get a feel for the city. Washington DC, the fascinating city we call our nation’s …
3 Days in Washington DC – the Perfect Itinerary for a Weekend GetawayRead More
