Exploring inland Belize was on my list simply because it wasn't on everyone else's; while researching the interior of the country, I felt this region somewhat underrated considering its diversity of activities and natural attractions. Turns out I was right; inland Belize forms the crux of what makes the country so unique. I found it more appealing than the acclaimed Cayes and the glorious big Blue Hole. I journeyed through its dense green … [Read more...]
Top 6 Lima Restaurants and Cafes You Have to Visit
If you love delicious food, you are sure to enjoy your visit to Lima. The capital of Peru has a lot to offer to your taste buds. Cafes and restaurants are versatile and many of them are affordable. You definitely should try local cuisine as its spicy essence is a perfect reflection of the fiery and passionate nature of the country’s people. Top 6 Cafes and Restaurants to Visit in Lima, Peru 1. El Chitino El Chitino is a place which proves … [Read more...]
Introduction to Havana
I learned that it takes a few days to warm to Cuba - but when you do, its alluring embrace grabs you with all it has and doesn't let go. The colorfully dressed person in front of me boarded the plane without any shoes and left the plane without any shoes. Never seen that before. Following a very quick wait in customs, I then caught a taxi to Havana for 30 CUC, the Cuban currency (the airport is about 30-45 minutes from the center of the city). … [Read more...]
A Teacher’s Story: My Gaijin Experience In Japan
I’ve always had a curiosity about life outside of the United States. Geography was my favorite subject as a child. I first heard of Japan in the fourth grade when my teacher would go on xenophobic rants about how the Japanese were determined to take over the world and eventually own America. Due to circumstances, I would have to wait until my mid-twenties before going abroad. One day, my life took a drastic turn. My first serious relationship … [Read more...]
Spreading Your Wings After the Big 5-0: Some Things to Consider
By the time many people reach 50, they feel like they have done enough of the hard yards in life. Building a career, raising a family - it can be a tough stretch. As you enter what could be the final third of your allotted time in this life, shouldn’t you be putting the good things first? That is why a growing army of so-called ‘silver nomads’ are deciding to quite literally walk away from the workaday life and spend their later years … [Read more...]
“Advancing in a different direction.” The lows and highs of an Indian Ayurveda Retreat
There is a slither of daylight creeping through the windows that are covered by heavy red drapes. I stay in bed to keep warm. My room is just as bad this morning as it was in the dark on arrival last night. There’s a draught from the chimney, so I adjust the wood cover to prevent cold air from entering. The hard floor is ice cold when I put my feet down. From my window, the sky is misty over the hills outside. The window is slightly open and I … [Read more...]
Fenway Park, Boston – November 2018
No trip to Boston should be complete without a visit to the storied Fenway Park. Conveniently located near downtown at 4 Yawkey Way (never to be called Yankee Way), the park is very easy to find. And with an airport that is located 15 minutes away, travelers can quickly be at the ballpark after their flight landed. Fenway Park opened in 1912 and is currently the oldest ball park in Major League Baseball. Often called "America's Most Beloved … [Read more...]
Road Trip Part 3: San Diego and Encinitas
International travelers are more than happy to tell you all about the people, places, and cultures of the world. There is nothing that can compare to the experience of exploring ancient cities in far away countries. To be emersed in the customs of a foreign land is an escape from one's self and education in life. In the U.S. we are so fascinated by the cultures of other countries that we often take for granted the diversity within our borders. … [Read more...]
Wonderful Milan Tours
Searching for points to do in the north Italian city? Take a look with our list of the most effective Milan tours Sensational basilicas, classy shops, remarkable destinations, canalside dining establishments: there's a tremendous breadth of things to do, see and sample in Milan. Yet if you're having a hard time to exercise where to start with this jewel of northern Italy, then we 'd recommend joining one the best Milan tours, as curated by … [Read more...]
Road Trip Part 2: Tucson to Alpine
When I decided to take my first cross-country road trip, in April of 2012, the destination was originally set as Tucson, AZ. A close friend had moved there a few years prior, and he really seemed to love it. Having spent most of my life in Northern Indiana, I was fed up with cold weather and dreamed of visiting a climate that was completely different. My trip was as much about scouting for a possible move as it was a new adventure. When I arrived … [Read more...]
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