The Opinionated Travelogue of a Photo Maniac
Heading out to the open road is always exciting. You don’t have to worry about leaving on time for the airport. Or about how much luggage you can take with you on the road. Throwing in an extra bag is just fine, as long as it fits in the trunk. But even though weight or …
The Essential Road Trip Packing List for a Stress-Free VacationRead More
If you are planning a Hawaiian vacation, the first big decision you’ll have to make is which island to visit. Whether it’s Oahu vs the Big island, Kauai vs Maui, or the Big Island vs Maui, you’ll have a hard time deciding. There are many factors that may determine your choice, like activities, nightlife, beaches, …
Kauai Vs Maui – Which Hawaiian Island is a Better Choice?Read More
Hiking in Patagonia is breathtakingly beautiful and exciting! This vast, wild region at the tip of South America is a place like no other, and once you see it you’ll understand why. Massive glaciers, jagged granite peaks, azure lakes, roaring waterfalls, and sublime flower fields. Tall mountain peaks and huge swatches of scrubland, dotted with …
Essential Guide for Planning a Hiking Trip in PatagoniaRead More
Seeing Torres del Paine National Park is a dream come true for those who venture to this wild region at the tip of South America. But few travelers to Chilean Patagonia know how to get to Torres del Paine, or what to expect when they get here. In this post I’m going to tell you …
Essential Guide to Torres del Paine – Know Before You GoRead More
A journey to Torres del Paine National Park in the heart of Chilean Patagonia is no small endeavor. To make it there you have to fly to the end of the world, drive gravel roads, hike rocky trails, and battle harsh and unpredictable weather. But it’s all worth it, because Chile’s National Park is one …
Where to Stay When Visiting Torres Del Paine – Lodging OptionsRead More
Ah, travel mistakes! Who doesn’t make them? Let’s be honest, we all do. Like that time when we forgot to tag our suitcase and it got lost. Or when we went to the airport without our passports. We were traveling to Canada and presumed that, as American Citizens, our Driver’s Licenses should be enough for …
10 Common Travel Mistakes and How You Can Avoid ThemRead More
Most travelers expect to encounter cultural differences when they first travel to another continent. And yet, when confronted with these differences, they are always caught off guard. I had my own culture shock as a European immigrant in America! If this is your first trip to Europe and you want to know what to expect, …
Travel Tips For Europe (Don’t Get Caught by Surprise)Read More
The Shocking Truth About Tipping in America Tipping is one of the many things that usually shock first-time visitors to America. Back in Europe where I grew up, tipping was a reward for good service. It also was optional, not mandatory! Besides, it was never greater than 5%–10% in restaurants, or just some small change …
To Tip or Not to Tip – a Rant About Tipping in AmericaRead More
If you are one of my readers, you probably know that I am not Hungarian. But what you may not know is that I lived among the Hungarian people for many years and I’ve been married to one for more than four decades. I guess this qualifies as an insider. After all, what better way …
What You Should Know About Hungarians Before You Travel to HungaryRead More
