Welcome to Vancouver, Canada’s largest, densest and most ethnically diverse city! If you are planning a visit to Vancouver, here are some facts and first impressions that may help you better understand this city. Vancouver is one of Canada’s most beautiful cities and has a lot going for it: a bustling downtown, delicious restaurants, a …
Riding the Glacier Express from Zermatt to St. Moritz
The Glacier Express route from Zermatt to St. Moritz is Switzerland’s most beautiful train ride. Now that I look back at our 10 days in Switzerland, I think I owe the trip to the mythical Glacier Express. After all, it was the picture of this train passing over the dramatic Landwasser Viaduct that convinced me to …
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What to Do in Jacksonville – the Gold Rush Town of Oregon
Jacksonville is one of my favorite towns in Southern Oregon. Despite being just a tiny place, Jacksonville has a strange and captivating history. The town came into existence in the first half of the 19th century and it still preserves that old fashioned atmosphere. A Brief History of Jacksonville The gold frenzy was arguably one of …
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Riding the Golden Pass Line from Lucerne to Interlaken
Did you ever dream about riding a Swiss scenic train through the Alps? We did! So we planned our 10-day itinerary in Switzerland in a way that we could experience three different scenic trains in three very different regions of the country. One of the most beautiful train rides through Switzerland is from Lucerne to …
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11 Best Things to Do in Tossa de Mar, Spain
Tossa de Mar is one of the most beautiful towns on Spain’s Costa Brava, with a rare combination of medieval walls, sandy beaches, rocky coves, seafood restaurants, and easy access to from Barcelona. If you only have one day in town, you still can do a lot, like walk through Vila Vella, climb to the …
Best Day Trips From Buenos Aires, Argentina
It’s hard to run out of things to see and do in Buenos Aires, but if you really want experience Argentina’s diverse landscape and rich rural culture, you need to go beyond the city limits. There are quite a few exciting day trips that you can take from Buenos Aires, so in this post I’ll …
Best Things to Do in Lake Arrowhead, California (a local’s guide)
Los Angeles is a place like no other: rich with arts and culture, close to beautiful beaches, national parks, and cozy mountain retreats. One of these mountain resorts is the quaint Lake Arrowhead, just 80 miles away from L.A. downtown. Sitting at an elevation of almost 6,000 feet, Lake Arrowhead is a great resource of recreational …
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Why Skiing in Utah is the Best in the United States
Utah is famous for it outdoors, but if you want to go skiing in Utah you’ll be glad to know that the state claims to have “the greatest snow on Earth.” It’s even written on the state license plates: “Greatest Snow On Earth.” But with hundreds and hundreds of outstandingly beautiful alpine ski areas in …
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Nice in Winter – Best Things to Do in Nice When It’s Cold
After Paris, Nice is one of my favorite places in France. Its location on the pebbly shores of the Baie des Anges, makes Nice a very popular summer destination. But Nice can be as beautiful in winter as in summer. A Brief History of Nice In the second half of the 18 century, Nice started drawing the …
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