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Two Days in Vienna, Austria
Two days in Vienna are plenty to explore the capital of classical music, the home to Gustav Klimt, and a city full of rich and interesting Hofburg heritage.
Enchanting Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic
I spent three nights in enchanting Cesky Krumlov, a medieval village in the Czech Republic. Hike the countryside and explore the Round Tower and Castle Town.
Romantic Prague
Romantic Prague is captured by its architecture, nightlife, and culture, and this old city should be a top spot on any European adventure.
Touring and remembering Auschwitz
Touring Auschwitz and Birkenau can be done via an organized tour or on your own from Krakow. Though incredibly moving, spend a day to remember the Holocaust.
Poland – Top 10 things to love about Poland
Before arriving in Poland, I conjured up images of a war-torn, desolate, gray, and gloomy country with crumbling, smoke- churning factories and bullet-ridden building facades. Have I been surprised! Though I only had the pleasure of spending one week in Poland,...
Bocas del Toro, Panama
Bocas del Toro offers endless fun in the sun including boat excursions, SCUBA diving, snorkeling, beach time, island exploring, and bike riding.
Best National Parks in Costa Rica
See the best national parks in Costa Rica; hike, climb, photograph animals, and drool over the country’s lavish flora.
San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
San Juan del Sur is one of the most visited towns in Nicaragua and has diversified offerings for surfers, backpackers, cruise-shippers, and vacationers.
Horseback riding in San Juan del Sur
This is really more of a bragging photo journal than a travel blog post. I had such an amazing afternoon horseback riding at Rancho Chilamate, and I wanted to share these fantastic photos with everyone. Growing up on a Central Illinois farm, I lived every little...
Ometepe Island, Nicaragua
Nicaragua’s Ometepe Island is an unspoiled refuge. Visitors can bike, climb volcanoes, rent ATV’s, hike to waterfalls, or just relax and enjoy the beauty.
