The Opinionated Travelogue of a Photo Maniac
I absolutely loved Istanbul! The city is a melting pot of cultures, a conglomeration of delights that can feed both the body and the soul. Istanbul’s food scene is as eclectic as its culture, but the Turkish dishes are the ones that impressed me the most. I’ll be the first to admit that food preferences are …
Best Street Food and Turkish Dishes to Try in IstanbulRead More
It’s hard to believe the kind of destruction a volcanic eruption will cause until you walk on the lava roads on The Big Island of Hawaii. What distinguishes the Big Island from the other Hawaiian Islands is that it’s home to two active volcanoes: Mauna Loa and Kilauea. There are not very many places on …
Walking on the Lava Roads of the Big Island of HawaiiRead More
The trail to the Hanakapiai Falls is one of the most beautiful, yet difficult hikes in Kauai. The trailhead starts at Hanakapiai Beach and continues up the valley for another 2 miles. To get to this point you’ll have to hike the first part of the Kalalau Trail, which goes along the shore, revealing breathtaking …
The Ultimate Guide to Hiking the Hanakapiai Falls Trail in KauaiRead More
Did you ever want to hike the spectacular Kalalau Trail in Kauai but feared that you didn’t have enough stamina to attempt the treacherous Na’pali Coast? The good news is that hiking the Kalalau Trail doesn’t necessarily mean doing a multi-day trek, all the way to the Kalalau Beach. Most people only do the first segment of …
Kalalau Trail, Kauai – Hiking to the Hanakapiai Beach and BackRead More
Whether you are on Maui for your honeymoon, wedding anniversary or a romantic vacation you’ll find plenty of romantic things to do on this island as a couple. Maui is one of the most beautiful places in the world. And that’s not just my opinion. Maui No Ka Oi (Maui is the best), as the locals …
America’s history is a fascinated subject. And if you truly want to learn about it, I can’t think of a better place to start than Yorktown Battlefield, the place where America won its independence. Yorktown Battlefield is part of the Historic Triangle of Virginia, which also includes Colonial Williamsburg and Jamestown. Each of these sites …
Visiting Yorktown Battlefield – a Glimpse into America’s Revolutionary WarRead More
Visiting Jamestown Settlement is as much of an adventure today as it was 400 years ago, when the European settlers established here the first permanent British colony in North America. Together with Historic Jamestowne, Jamestown Settlement is a living history museum that tells about the lives of the first colonists, as well as the Indigenous …
All You Should Know Before Visiting Jamestown Settlement, VirginiaRead More
Imagine yourself in a time when soldiers were marching in the dusty streets at the sound of drums. A time when wigs, corsets and crinolines were in style. It may sound like a long gone era, but not so. You can still see all these and much more when you visit Colonial Williamsburg.
How to Visit Colonial Williamsburg – Know Before You GoRead More
Napa Valley is one of my favorite destinations in California. That’s partly because our son attended college in that area and I have many sweet memories about those years. But the main reason I love Napa Valley is because because of its fabulous wine tasting places. Napa is one of the top wine regions in …
