I had (almost) forgotten so many things that make Perth a wonderful and unique city. I lived there for just over a year, and then went for my first return trip just a few months ago. I pride myself on having an excellent memory, so it really was quite a shock to the system to realize how much of what I knew about Perth that had migrated to the outer edges of my recollections and only returned to my consciousness…
“Why are you going to Detroit?” “For fun.” A blank stare ensues. Apparently no one goes to Detroit for fun. And my answer is not yet sufficient. So I continue after the pause, “I have some friends who live there that I’m visiting.” There it is, suddenly. The knowing, almost imperceptible nod of approval. And it bothers me. So I interject – “I hear they have a really great food scene there, I’m excited to check it out. If I…
I love road trips, both to watch the landscape change along the way and to have access to off-the-beaten-path locations, including following a tempting sign blindly and seeing where it takes you. READ MORE: 9 Reasons Why a Road Trip is the Best Way to See Oman Past experiences on a road trip in Europe have taken me unexpectedly to giant castle complexes and fantastic wineries, and it’s those types of surprises that make it such a satisfying way to…
As a child, I had heard the legend of driving on the Autobahn, the German highway with no speed limit. It was one of those peculiarities of countries beyond the scope of my wildest dreams, where strange things happened and the rules weren’t quite the same as at home. Of course, my vivid imagination painted a clear picture of this large oval raceway traversing the country, with six lanes in each direction and cars zooming past at racetrack speeds. Just…
In Italy, there is one correct way to do everything. Yes, you may think you have a better way, that the way things are done do not seem logical, or realize that it’s not how things are done at home. None of that matters because you are talking about hundreds, if not thousands of years of history behind the ways of Italian life. You won’t change them during your short stay, but you can embrace them. Locals are likely to…
How many months into the year is it when you are reading this? And how many trips have you actually booked already for the year ahead? Are they all the travel you hope to take? Do you have travel goals for this year? And are you on your way to achieving them? For most of us, the answer is probably no. But, why not? What is holding you back? READ MORE: 10 Reasons to Travel Anyway Many of us have…
My recent visit was not my first trip to Belgium, but I felt like there was so much that I had forgotten from previous visits. Belgium is a great country to visit, being both bicycle- and pedestrian-friendly, and boasting some pretty wonderful cuisine and the drinks to wash it down. In between strolling quaint cobblestone streets in medieval city centers, I couldn’t help but jot down some notes of those key things you’ll want to know before you go –…
I should have known better. It was a wintry February, I was just two months into living in Italy, and was looking for a town not too large or far from Milan for a weekend trip. From some vague research, it seemed like Verona would be perfect. It was big, but not too big. It had a bunch of noteworthy sights, but not too many to be overwhelming. It had a culinary scene, but was still only a short drive…
If you’re like me and love going out to a restaurant with a group of adventurous friends, because it means you get to sample even more different dishes, the thought of traveling solo may give you pause. How will you consume enough meals to taste all of the local dishes? What if there are multiple dishes you’d like to sample, but you’re just not hungry enough to order (and eat) them all? As someone who both loves to eat and savors…
Happy new year! This year is starting off in an unusual way for me – it’s January and other than a weekend trip by train to New York City, I don’t have a single trip planned yet. Which means I’m in as much a need of some travel direction as everyone else who hasn’t made any big travel plans for the year ahead. For my top travel destinations to recommend for 2019, I’ve included a mix of locations hosting special…