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Best Things to Do on the Big Island of Hawaii

30 Amazing Pictures of Hawaii to Inspire You to Visit the Islands

Last Modified: February 17, 2025 //  by Anda //  30 Comments

It’s no secret that Hawaii is inherently photogenic. The great diversity of beaches, the tall mountain peaks covered in lush vegetation, the magnificent sunsets,  they all make great subjects for landscape photography. I think it’s pretty hard to take a bad pictures in Hawaii.

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Category: DESTINATIONS, Pacific Islands, The Big Island, United States

Interview with Meg Jerrard from “Mapping Megan”

Last Modified: June 16, 2024 //  by Anda //  19 Comments

I’m thrilled to start the 2016 interview series with Meg Jerrard, an Australian journalist and the  Founder and Senior Editor of Mapping Megan – an award-winning adventure travel blog. She and her husband, Mike, are incredibly active travelers who embraced travel as a lifestyle in 2007 and are dedicated to documenting their journey through entertaining, candid articles and brilliant …

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Category: OTHER TOPICS, Travel Blogger Interviews

view of Mercato Centrale in Florence

Mercato Centrale Florence – the Best Place to Stop for Lunch

Last Modified: August 29, 2023 //  by Anda //  21 Comments

Whether you have at least two or three days to spend in Florence, you shouldn’t miss the bustling food scene at Mercato Centrale. This indoor market is a great place to stop for one of the best culinary experiences in Florence. From pickled olives, the freshest fruits and veggies, to cheeses and breads, oils, wines …

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Category: DESTINATIONS, Europe, FOOD & WINE, ItalyTag: Destination Guides, Florence

Jerome Ghost Town

Jerome, Arizona – a Wicked Ghost Town That Refuses to ‘Die’

Last Modified: March 15, 2023 //  by Anda //  26 Comments

Welcome to Jerome, Arizona, America’s largest ghost town. If I were to describe Jerome in just one word, I would probably say: funky. But the haunted town nestled in the Black Hills of Yavapai County is much more than that.

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Category: Arizona, DESTINATIONS, United StatesTag: Ghost Towns of America

Château de Blois – Exploring the Favorite Residence of the Kings of France

Last Modified: August 23, 2023 //  by Anda //  16 Comments

Our trip to the Loire Valley castles started in the city of Blois which is without doubt the gateway to the châteaux in the region. Not surprisingly, the first castle we visited was the famous Château de Blois. Although not as spectacular as Chambord or Chenonceau, the castle’s appeal goes beyond its beauty. Château de Blois …

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Category: DESTINATIONS, Europe, FranceTag: Castles and Fortresses, Loire Valley

painting representing the Siege of Belgrad

For Whom the Bells Toll – Why Do Church Bells Ring at Noon in Europe?

Last Modified: August 4, 2024 //  by Anda //  38 Comments

If you traveled through Europe you surely must have heard church bells ringing at noon. It’s something you can’t miss, whether it’s the glorious sound of the huge cast bells of the cathedrals, or the less imposing ding-dong ringing of the smaller churches. Of course, the bells toll for a variety of liturgical purposes. Like the …

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Category: Europe, Hungary, OTHER TOPICS, Rants & Raves

How to Take a Perfect Day Trip to Siena From Florence

Last Modified: February 11, 2024 //  by Anda //  18 Comments

Siena makes an easy day trip from Florence. Visiting the fortress-like town surrounded by vineyards and olive groves is always a good idea if you have more than one day in Florence. Siena’s gothic architecture, rich history and strange traditions make Siena one of the most fascinating and beautiful towns in Europe and one of …

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Category: DESTINATIONS, Europe, ItalyTag: Destination Guides, Florence

Palio di Siena – Insight Into Italy’s Oldest Horse Racing Tradition

Last Modified: August 23, 2023 //  by Anda //  21 Comments

If you ever visited Siena, you surely must have heard of its famous Palio. This horse racing tradition that goes back 300 years, is the most important event in town. But for the Sienese, Palio di Siena is more than just a horse race. The air is loaded with emotions and jam-packed with people twice …

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Category: DESTINATIONS, Europe, ItalyTag: Unique Places Around the World

Cathedral Rock Trail Sedona

The Ultimate Guide for Hiking the Cathedral Rock Trail in Sedona, Arizona

Last Modified: March 15, 2023 //  by Anda //  44 Comments

Cathedral Rock is perhaps Sedona’s most famous and alluring rock formation that can be seen from far away. But if you want to see it up-close and enjoy the captivating views of Sedona from atop this rock, you’ll have to hike the Cathedral Rock trail. This stunningly beautiful track located on the south side of …

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Category: Arizona, DESTINATIONS, United StatesTag: Hiking trips, Sedona

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