The Opinionated Travelogue of a Photo Maniac
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
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 …
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 …
For Whom the Bells Toll – Why Do Church Bells Ring at Noon in Europe?Read More
This month’s guest in my series Travel Blogger Interviews is Corinne Vail, from Reflections en Route. She and her husband, Jim, are an American couple currently living in Europe. They made it their priority to travel as often as possible. Whether is a long journey or just a short week-end trip, they are always happy to explore new places …
Interview with Corinne Vail, from “Reflections en Route”Read More
My guest for this month’s series Travel Blogger Interviews is Cedric Lizotte, a freelance travel journalist with a passion for food. He is the creator of Continents & Condiments, a blog about food, drinks and travel. I had the pleasure of meeting Cedric this past spring, during the TBEX Meeting in Costa Brava, Spain. Some of …
Interview With Cedric Lizotte, from “Continents & Condiments”Read More
My guest for this month’s Travel Blogger Interviews series is Rhonda Albom, from Albom Adventures. Many of you know Rhonda and delight in reading her always interesting posts about New Zealand, or enjoy her beautiful photos. But there is a more personal side of every blogger that remains unknown to even his/her most loyal readers. Hence this series …
Interview with Rhonda Albom from “Albom Adventures”Read More
This month I had the pleasure of interviewing someone whom I have always admired for her refreshing approach to luxury: Jo Karnaghan, from Frugal First Class Travel. 1. Tell us a little about yourself: Who are you? Where are you from? I was born in Melbourne, Australia, but have lived in Sydney for just on …
Interview with Jo Karnaghan from “Frugal First Class Travel”Read More
When I checked into Avon Old Farms Hotel in the suburbs of Hartford, Connecticut I expected comfort, but not luxury. Judging by the price, this could not have been but a nice, clean place like most other ones in the area. But I was in for a big surprise. Located in the picturesque Farmington River Valley, this 160-room …
Avon Old Farms Hotel, an Unexpected Twist of Elegance / Luxury TravelRead More
