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...]
Kern River Canyon & Valley – November 2023
Whenever we drive through this special slice of the state we always start humming, Merle Haggard's Kern River, a sad song about a girl drowning in its swift waters. And more recently, the last song that the old Hag recorded, Kern River Blues. Located only about 15 minutes from downtown Bakersfield, the closest access to the river from Highway 178 winds along its banks for about 30 miles before reaching Lake Isabella. A number of pullouts are … [Read more...]
Visit Brisbane, Australia – October 2023
One of Australia's cleaner cities, Brisbane is easy to navigate and user friendly for visitors. The airport is located about a 25 minute train ride away with stations at both the international and domestic terminals (which are in separate locations from each other). Central Station is downtown within easy walking distance of numerous restaurants and shopping districts. The city is built along the Brisbane River. A great starting point is the … [Read more...]
War Remnants Museum, Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam – September 2023
A visit here is an intense and perhaps shocking look into the war in Vietnam which lasted some 20 years from 1955 until the fall of Saigon in 1975. Referred to by several names, but within Vietnam this war is referred to as the American War. This museum contains multiple stories of often graphic images and descriptions of the brutality of this particular war with a focus on war crimes. Particularly difficult to visit is the exhibit on the effects … [Read more...]
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