The Opinionated Travelogue of a Photo Maniac
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
The impressive Chateau de Sully sur Loire sits at the confluence of the Loire and the River Sange. The castle was built on a group of three small islands: the main keep sits on the northern island; the Inner Courtyard is on the southern island, and the Outer Courtyard takes up the eastern island. Château …
Château de Sully sur Loire – All You Need to Know Before VisitingRead More
History can be strange and fascinating sometimes. Especially when political intrigue, jealousy, and revenge are involved. But what would a castle be without all that? Château de Chenonceau is perhaps the most beautiful castles in France. But without its unique history, it would probably be just another castle in the Loire Valley. The story of Chenonceau is pretty much …
Château de Chenonceau, a Testament to the Power of WomenRead More
If it wasn’t for the glorious and world renowned Neuschwanstein just a stone-throw away, the Hohenschwangau Castle might have never achieved its fame. Schloss Hohenschwangau, as the Germans call it, is best known as the childhood home of King Ludwig II of Bavaria. The castle was built by King Maximilian II, Ludwig’s father, on the ruins of the Fortress Schwanstein.
