The Opinionated Travelogue of a Photo Maniac
Maui is a tropical paradise that stands out as unique, even when compared to the other Hawaiian islands. One of the most fun things to do in Maui is drive the legendary Road to Hana and stop along the way at the many scenic points of interest. So if you are planning a road trip …
The Best Stops on the Road to Hana for Your ItineraryRead More
Located at the crossroads of Central, Eastern Europe and the Balkans, Romania is one of Europe’s most underrated destinations, providing an incredible wealth of unique places to visit. But best of all, Romania is still one of the cheapest countries to visit in Europe, where even high-end restaurants and fancy clubs have fairly low prices compared …
Egg painting is one of the oldest and most important Easter traditions in Romania. While the tradition is common to all Central and Eastern European countries, the custom of decorating the Easter eggs with complicated folkloric motifs is more specific to Romania, especially to the region of Bucovina, where it became an art in its …
The Art of Egg Painting in Romania – Lucia Condrea Egg MuseumRead More
We’ve been coming to the French Riviera for about 15 years and truly fell in love with its extraordinary scenery and relaxed beaches. Unlike the beaches in the French Basque Country which face the Atlantic, the ones on the French Riviera enjoy the mild climate of the Mediterranean coast creating ideal conditions for swimming and …
The 10 Most Beautiful Beaches on the French RivieraRead More
Of all the road trips we took across California, driving along the Pacific Coast from L.A. to San Francisco has been my all time favorite. This famous stretch of coast is considered one of the most amazing destinations in the world, and for a good reason. Along the road you’ll drive by tiny coastal towns, …
14 Spectacular Stops on the L.A. to San Francisco DriveRead More
One of the attractions of Arizona is the big number of Indian ruins that are scattered all throughout the state. Some of them are right next to big cities like Phoenix, or Flagstaff. Others are farther away, hidden in remote rugged canyons, or on Indian reservation lands. Discovering them was one of our passions over …
Where to Find the Best Preserved Indian Ruins in ArizonaRead More
Have you ever heard of the Kunsthofpassage in Dresden? If you haven’t, don’t feel bad. It’s probably one of Dresden’s best kept secrets, but in this post I’ll tell you all you need to know about it. A few years ago, as I was making plans for our trip to Germany, I stumbled upon a …
The Singing Drain Pipes of Kunsthofpassage – Dresden’s Best Kept SecretRead More
The Hawaiian Islands are surrounded by many beautiful legends – stories of gods and men, love and betrayal, goodness and evil. Some of these tales have been around for so long, that they are now deeply rooted into the Hawaiian culture. Like most indigenous people, Hawaiians explained everything through myths and folk tales of passion. Almost …
8 Fascinating Hawaiian Legends That Few People KnowRead More
Somewhere in the Verdugo Hills, between Downtown Los Angeles and Glendale, lies the largest religious painting ever painted: The Crucifixion. The painting is displayed in the Hall of the Crucifixion, a massive structure which is part of the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Glendale. At the top of the building is a huge cross that lights …
“The Crucifixion” – the Largest Painting Ever PaintedRead More
