Most visitors to Wyoming make a beeline for Yellowstone National Park, the state’s star attraction. But Grand Teton National park is just 10 miles south of Yellowstone and should not be overlooked. If you fly into Jackson Hole airport, you will actually land within the park’s boundaries. The descent past the Teton mountain range will […]
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Ayutthaya: A Day Trip to the Ancient Thai Capital
An Ayutthaya day trip is a must for any visitor to Bangkok. Ayutthaya was the second capital of Thailand from the 15th to 18th centuries. (Sukhothai was the first – you can read about that ancient city here.) During its heyday, Ayutthaya was one of the world’s most cosmopolitan cities. Sadly it all came crashing […]
One Fine Day in Verona, Italy
Verona, Italy is perhaps best known as the setting for Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. City officials have taken full advantage of the free marketing, and shops sell everything from love locks and t-shirts to pastries named after the characters. Juliet’s “house” even has a balcony where tourists can reenact the famous scene. But there are […]
Sausalito, a Dreamy San Francisco Day Trip
Sausalito, California is a small town located directly across the bay from San Francisco. On a clear day, the view is postcard worthy, with the city skyline towering over the infamous prison island of Alcatraz and the Bay Bridge stretching across the horizon. Of course the view was obscured by fog during my visit, but […]
Nara Day Trip: One Day in Japan’s Deer City
Nara, Japan is one of the most unique destinations in the world. The ancient city predates Kyoto as Japan’s first capital. It boasts many important temples and shrines, including eight UNESCO sites and one of the largest bronze Buddha statues in the world. But it’s Nara’s welcoming committee that makes a visit here memorable. Nara […]