I had one major goal while in Sydney: spend as much time outside as possible. The weather was just too perfect to stay indoors! Thankfully, the Harbor City is tailor made for just such a pursuit. My five day Sydney itinerary was jam-packed with cliff walks, ferry rides, beaches, and parks. Locals seemed to have […]
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Fun and Interesting Things to Do in Zadar, Croatia
Zadar was a last minute addition to my Croatia road trip and ended up one of my favorite stops. Even though the city boasts many unique attractions, locals seemed to outnumber tourists two to one. It was a refreshing change from the more popular cruise ship ports along the coast. My two days in Zadar […]
Top Things to Do in Riga, Latvia this Summer
Latvia may not be as popular a summer destination as, say, Spain or Italy, but that doesn’t mean it’s not a great place to visit. The season here is short and oh so sweet – especially if you know how to take full advantage of the region’s fleeting summer sunshine! Don your sunglasses and SPF and get […]
36 Hours in Tokyo
I’ve been to Tokyo three times and still feel like I’ve barely plumbed its cultural depths. My first visit was in 2005, and while I checked off a lot of tourist attractions, I was an inexperienced traveler and didn’t have the same appreciation for the region I do now. My second visit was in seven […]
Shanghai Aquarium: An Underwater Adventure
I wasn’t sure what to expect from the Shanghai Ocean Aquarium and, after visiting a few underwhelming zoos in Asia, had some trepidation about the conditions I’d find. For all of Shanghai’s glitz and glamour, China is still a developing nation and animal conservation doesn’t always seem to be a high priority (Giant Pandas excepted). […]