On multiple previous trips to Italy, I somehow failed to visit Florence. It turns out this was somewhat of an oversight, because, well, Florence is unbelievably pretty. Like, in your face, over the top, can’t quite believe it’s real pretty. Suffice to say, if you’re planning a trip to Italy, such as our 10 day […]
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Homestay Hospitality on Tybee Island, Georgia
Patty makes an amazing martini. She also makes some fantastic grits. Admittedly, my experience of the latter isn’t based on years of first hand experience, what with these being the fourth plate of grits I’d ever had. So maybe we should focus on the martini. That was truly excellent, and just what I needed after […]
Travel Talk Tours Review: The Exotic Morocco Tour
We’ve explored a number of countries in partnership with Travel Talk Tours, including Turkey, Morocco and Egypt. You can read about our Jewels of the Nile tour in Egypt here, and our tour of Turkey with Travel Talk Tours here. In Morocco we did the Exotic Morocco tour with Travel Talk Tours, and this tour […]
Online Travel Photography Course: Learn How to Take Better Photos
When people learn I’m a travel photographer, I am always asked for my advice on how they can take better photos. And what camera I use. But mostly, how to take better photos. The truth is, who doesn’t want to take better pictures? Be they of friends and family, shots from your travels, images to […]
How to Spend 2 Days in Savannah Georgia
As part of our road trip through the Deep South (first stop Charleston), we spent time exploring Savannah, the oldest city in Georgia. We packed a lot into our visit: museums, historical homes, excellent food, musket firing demonstrations, and a face-to-face encounter with a mountain lion. Savannah has a lot going on. This guide is […]
Staying in Paris with Homestay
I’m thrilled to say that we’ve recently signed on to become Homestay ambassadors. What does this mean? Well, we’re going to be using the Homestay service in various destinations around the world, and then sharing our stories, adventures, and thoughts with you guys. In case you’re not familiar with Homestay, here’s a quick brief. Homestay […]
Getting Active in the Florida Keys and Key West
When I visited the Florida Keys last year, it was immediately obvious to me that this place was an activity seeker’s paradise. There’s so much to do here in fact that you might even manage to stay in shape, in spite of the mountains of delicious sea-food that are going to come your way. I […]
What to Do in St. Petersburg, Russia: Everything You Need to See!
In 2015 we had the pleasure of taking a river cruise from St. Petersburg to Moscow with Gvidon Tours. You can read all about that experience, and my thoughts on cruising in Russia, in the post I wrote on the subject. As part of our trip, we got to spend a few days in both […]
Oppo R7 Android Smartphone Review
I’ve been using an Oppo phone for almost two years now as my main phone. You might not have heard of Oppo, but they’re making big strides in the smartphone world, currently ranked as the eighth most popular smartphone brand in the world, and shipping 50 million devices in 2015. Basically, they’re big in the […]
Things to do In Charleston SC on a Weekend Getaway
Charleston, South Carolina, is the perfect city for a short getaway. We think that 2 days in Charleston would give you enough time to see the majority of the highlights, sample some of the incredible food on offer and even take in some of the surrounding attractions. With this in mind, we’ve put together this […]