The Opinionated Travelogue of a Photo Maniac
This month Travel Notes & Beyond interviewed Jessica Norah, the writer at the Independent Travel Cats, a travel blog focusing on high-end travel. Here is my interview with Jessica: 1. Tell us a little about yourself: Who are you? Where are you from? My name is Jessica Norah and I am a full-time American travel blogger. I …
Interview with Jessica Norah, from “Independent Travel Cats”Read More
If you are planning a trip to Budapest or other parts of Hungary, it’s probably a good idea to learn a few things about the Hungarian people and their customs. This will help you better understand their culture and thus make your visit more meaningful and pleasurable. As someone who’s married to a Hungarian and …
What You Should Know About Hungarians Before You Travel to HungaryRead More
The Hawaiian Islands are surrounded by many beautiful legends – stories of gods and men, love and betrayal, goodness and evil. Some of these tales have been around for so long, that they are now deeply rooted into the Hawaiian culture. Like most indigenous people, Hawaiians explained everything through myths and folk tales of passion. Almost …
8 Fascinating Hawaiian Legends That Few People KnowRead More
My guest this month for the Travel Blogger Interviews series is Marianne Rogerson, the creator of Mum on the Move, a family travel blog providing destination information and travel tips for families with small children. Here is my interview with her:
Interview with Marianne Rogerson from “Mum on the Move”Read More
By virtue of its location, on the coast of the Adriatic Sea, Split is one of the most popular beach destinations in Croatia. But while its gorgeous beaches are an undeniable attraction, there are so many other things to see and do in Split beyond the seashore.
12 Things to Do in Split, Croatia (Which Are Also Free!)Read More
It’s early morning and Dubrovnik’s old town looks deserted. The gray clouds that brought a downpour last night still linger over the city walls, making them look dark and gloomy. The somber atmosphere seems to be in tone with our purpose: seeing Dubrovnik’s Fort Imperial, the symbol of defense of the City of Dubrovnik against …
Dubrovnik’s Fort Imperial – A Glimpse Into Croatia’s War of IndependenceRead More
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
