This massive resort encompasses some 167 hectares and is located in Mui Ne, a fishing community located along the shores of the South China Sea - abut a 4-5 hour ride from Ho Chi Minh City. Created by Vietnam based entrepreneur Mr. Nguyen Van Dong (Chairman of the multi-faceted Rang Dong Group), Sea Links City is a lifestyle community featuring several resorts and restaurants. Centered around a challenging 18-hole golf course the resort attracts … [Read more...]
Sofiero Palace and Gardens – August 2024
These beautiful gardens are about a 10-minute drive from the historical center of Helsingborg. Parking is free, in a small gravel lot directly across from the entrance. The estate dates back to 1864 when Swedish royalty, Prince Oscar and his wife Sophie built the magnificent castle. Prince Gustaf Adolf (who later became king) tended the gardens for many years. These gardens were a summer home for Swedish royalty until as recently as the 1970 … [Read more...]
Balboa Park, San Diego CA – July 2024
Located mere minutes from downtown San Diego this 1200 acre park is a mix of museums, gardens, theatres, appealing architecture and the world-famous San Diego Zoo. The oldest museum in the park is the San Diego Natural History Museum founded in 1874. And the park is home to the world’s largest outdoor pipe organ. Arguably the center of the park is along 'museum corridor' a walk way passing by the most prominent of the museums and one of the most … [Read more...]
Visit Monaco – June 2024
Monaco is the world's second smallest independent nation, the most expensive country based on per capita income, containing the most expensive real estate in the world across the country and the world's most densely populated country! There are places around the world that are playgrounds for millionaires - this is "the" billionaire's playground! We weren't sure what to expect prior to visiting this remarkably wealthy country. You know you are … [Read more...]
The Lookout Roadhouse – May 2024
Along the windy and and often heavily traveled Oretega Highway is a singular lookout perch with a restaurant hugging the interior confines of this space. The Lookout Roadhouse, appropriately named is located on a pullout off of the highway affording excellent views of Lake Elsinore and the landscape spread out panorama like far below. Located only about 15 miles from the center of Lake Elsinore, Lookout Roadhouse was founded in 1945 and has been … [Read more...]
Monticello, Virgina – April 2024
Monticello is located about an hour and 20 minute drive from the airport in Richmond Virginia (RIC) or about 2 hours from Dulles Washington Airport in Washington DC, (IAD). Tickets can be purchased online or in person – a Monticello day pass includes a guided tour of the first floor of Jefferson’s iconic home. And additional ticket can be purchased for tours of the upper floor. Shuttle vans leave regularly for the approximately 1/2 a mile ride up … [Read more...]
Angeleno Wine Company – March 2024
Angeleno Wine Company produces a diversity of unique for contemporary California varieties, focusing on grapes grown in Los Angeles County from small family owned vineyards. For reference, commercial winegrowing began in California in Los Angeles starting in 1833 and then eventually shifted to other parts of the state as urban sprawl replaced vineyards. Vineyards dominated parts of Los Angeles including what is now the arts district and along the … [Read more...]
Koh Mak Seafood, Koh Mak Thailand – February 2024
We've been fortunate to have eaten at this restaurant multiple times over multiple trips to Koh Lak. Every time we come to this island we dream of the food here for several week before our arrival. Arguably the best restaurant on the island. Both the quality of the seafood and the gentle ambiance make for a memorable meal. Located next to a small bay the restaurant extends over the water with several dining spaces. The most coveted tables are … [Read more...]
Crazy House, Dalat Vietnam – January 2024
Also called the Hang Nga Guesthouse, owner and founder Dang Viet Nga quickly discovered that most of her guests were leaving comments about this 'crazy house' in her guestbook and eventually decided that would be the most appropriate name. And when one visits, one quickly realizes this space is perfectly named! Dang earned her PhD in architecture at the University of Moscow and eventually moved back to Vietnam. She began to conceptualize this … [Read more...]
Ruan Mai Restaurant, Krabi Thailand – December 2023
Ruan Mai Restaurant is located about a 10 minute drive west of downtown Krabi. Arguably the best restaurant in or near Krabi, this is special place that combines both a calming visual element and feel with excellent Thai food. In Thai, Ruen Mai means 'old wooden house' - the restaurant is a series of elevated wooden platforms covered with thatched roofs located above several small ponds. Features a liberal use of bamboo. Wooden walkways connect … [Read more...]
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