The Opinionated Travelogue of a Photo Maniac
Ready to spend a couple of weeks in Europe but still struggling with your packing list? Most of us care how we look and how others perceive us. But even if looking sharp is not your main priority, blending in with the locals and not being labeled a tourist is always a good idea when …
How to Dress Like a European – Packing List for EuropeRead More
If this is your first time in Las Vegas you are probably very excited about your visit. I’m sure you must have heard a lot about this glitzy oasis in the dry desert of southern Nevada. Las Vegas is the epitome of luxury, decadence and extremes. Depending on how you look at it, Las Vegas may be this glitzy, glamorous and mesmerizing …
Deconstructing Las Vegas – a First Time Visitor’s GuideRead More
My guest for this month is none other than Ashley Hubbard, the unconventional and adventurous girl whom most of us know from our Facebook groups, the editor, writer and photographer of the blog “A Southern Gypsy.” Tell us a little about yourself: Who are you? Where are you from? My name is Ashley. I’m 29 years old and from …
Interview with Ashley Hubbard from “A Southern Gypsy”Read More
Chateau de Chambord is undoubtedly one of the most grandiose buildings in France. As you travel the tree-shaded road that leads to Chambord, you’ll first spot the castle’s incredible towers rising above the vast forest that surrounds it. When the entire castle breaks into view, you’ll realize how gigantic and beautiful it really is. Although it has the layout …
Château de Chambord – a Hunting Lodge of Gigantic ProportionsRead More
What is your worst nightmare when you travel? Mine is having my luggage lost. If you are one of the few lucky ones who never had their luggage lost, then you can’t understand the stress and frustration you feel when your suitcase fails to appear on the baggage carousel. Believe me, nothing ruins your vacation like a no-show luggage!
ReboundTAG Luggage Tracker – Prevent Your Luggage From Getting LostRead More
The legendary figure of Snowshoe Thompson is not very well known outside the Carson Valley area. But if you ever visit the little mountain village of Genoa, you’ll surely find out about him. After all, John (Showshoe) Thompson is Genoa’s greatest hero!
The Legend of Snowshoe Thompson, Lake Tahoe’s First MailmanRead More
Genoa is a small town with a lot of history! Settled in the flat valley of the Carson River, at the foot of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Genoa couldn’t be more different than the Italian town that bears the same name. Genoa brags about having the first courthouse, hotel and newspaper in Nevada, as well as the …
Ah, the Land of the Free! I’ve been dreaming about coming here for so long, but I never expected that I will have such a culture shock in America. You may think you’ll get to know the American life by watching movies and TV shows, but when you actually come here you are in for …
Perplexed by America: the Culture Shock of a European ImmigrantRead More
My guest this month is Jonny Blair, the creator of “Don’t Stop Living“, the longest running one man travel guide to all seven continents, as he describes his own blog. An adventure lover, Jonny is not your average tourist. He is always on the move, traveling the world far and wide in search for unusual destinations and remote …
Interview with Jonny Blair, from “Don’t Stop Living”Read More
