The Opinionated Travelogue of a Photo Maniac
Ruins are by definition decayed, neglected and abandoned structures. But not in Split. A closer look at Croatia’s second largest city reveals a very unusual scene. Here, life goes on in an ancient Roman palace that has been standing for almost 1700 years. The surviving façade of the palace that overlooks Split’s waterfront bursts with …
Inside Diocletian’s Palace – The Living Heart of SplitRead More
Last week I had the pleasure of interviewing Roy Stevenson, an internationally acclaimed travel writer and popular speaker at travel writing conferences. A former physical education teacher and personal trainer, Roy turned to travel writing in 2007, after attending a travel writing workshop in Portland, Oregon.
Quebec City is home to some of the world’s most famous hotels. Who hasn’t heard of Le Château Frontenac, or Le Germain? And yet, there is one that consistently tops off the list of the Best Hotels in Canada: the unrivaled Auberge Saint-Antoine. Nestled in Old Town Québec in the picturesque Petit-Champlain district, Auberge Saint-Antoine …
Is Auberge Saint Antoine the Best Place to Stay in Quebec City?Read More
Tropical islands offer the perfect setting for a relaxing and romantic vacation. Therefore, when planning a romantic getaway the first island that comes to mind is Maui. Whether your plan is to relax with massages and mai-tais, or you are seeking a more active adventure that would include some hiking, sailing and sightseeing, Maui is the …
How to Plan a Romantic Maui Getaway for Your AnniversaryRead More
Somewhere in the Verdugo Hills, between Downtown Los Angeles and Glendale, lies the largest religious painting ever painted: The Crucifixion. The painting is displayed in the Hall of the Crucifixion, a massive structure which is part of the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Glendale. At the top of the building is a huge cross that lights …
“The Crucifixion” – the Largest Painting Ever PaintedRead More
My guest for this month’s series Travel Blogger Interviews is Chris Backe, an accomplished travel writer and book author and the editor of “One Weird Globe.” 1. Tell us a little about yourself: Who are you? Where are you from?. I’m Chris Backe (rhymes with ‘hockey’ or ‘rocky’), and I’m from the US. I …
Choosing the most beautiful places in Croatia was not an easy task. After our 14-day Balkan road trip itinerary I realized that not many countries in the world are blessed with so much beauty as Croatia. No wonder it’s considered one of the most beautiful wedding destinations in Europe! From the peaks of the Dinaric …
Welcome to the Montenegro coast, the last stop on our Balkan road trip itinerary. Located in Southeastern Europe, Montenegro is a beautiful country with small coastal towns and breathtaking scenery. A remnant of the former Yugoslavia, Montenegro emerged as a leisure destination only after gaining its independence, in 2006. That is why, it’s still one of …
This month I had the pleasure of interviewing Linda Ballou, a very prolific travel writer from my sweet hometown, Los Angeles. Besides writing about her outdoor adventures on her travel blog and other media outlets, Linda is also the author of three books. Here is my interview with her: 1. Tell us a little about yourself: …
Interview with Linda Ballou from “Linda Ballou Talking to You”Read More
