Size Matters Beer Tour in Munich – Tackling Big Beer in your 20’s vs your 30’s
byAs I stepped through the doors of the Euro Youth Hostel, our Size Matters Beer Tour meeting point, I had some major déjà vu. This…
Excursions and Attractions
My experiences with the best there is to do out there.
How to Make the Most out of Visiting Somewhere New – ToursbyLocals Review
byAs I have found on my travels, getting a local’s insight into their city or town is priceless. In Croatia, this got me beyond…
Understanding Lithuanian Beer Culture with Vilnius in Love
byWhen one thinks of beer-loving nations, Lithuania certainly doesn’t come to mind…but it should. As I found on my beer tour with Vilnius in…
A Day Hopping on and off in Budapest
byWhile tracing the roots in Hungary we had some time to explore the capital city. With the help of City Sightseeing we spent 2 days…
Trying to Understand the Sarajevo Siege
byAs we rolled into Bosnia’s capital one thing caught my eye more than anything else – white crosses. Driving to our accommodations we must’ve passed…
Why Visiting the Guinness Storehouse is Europe’s top Tourist attraction
byWhen you think of European tourist attractions, naturally the Eiffel Tower and the Coliseum come to mind. Visiting the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin does not…but it…
Experiencing the Titanic Belfast Museum
byAs we walked along the River Lagan towards the famous shipyard and Titanic Belfast Museum home, I couldn’t help but wonder what it’s all…
Seeing Dublin with Pat Liddy’s Walking Tours
byDublin of today is modern, trendy, and cutting-edge. Although home to the European bases of many tech giants, you don’t have to walk around Dublin…
Beyond the City Walls with Dubrovnik Top Tours
byWhen I first visited Dubrovnik nine years ago I thought I was going somewhere off the beaten path. You can imagine my surprise and disappointment…
Tips on Touring the Blue Grotto in Malta
byAs noted on my Day Tour of Malta, this tiny nation in the middle of the Mediterranean packs in a lot of natural beauty. The…
That Time I was a Modern Day Knight – Rhodes Segway Tours Review
byThe walled city of Rhodes was built by knights, for knights. During medieval times, men in armor rode horses through this cobblestone city – and I was…
Wine on Waiheke, Rain or Shine – Auckland’s Easy Escape
byWith three straight rainy days in Auckland we decided to get out of the city and try the wine on Waiheke Island. Enough grey…
Experiencing Napier with an Art Deco Vintage Car Tour
byIn the early morning February 3, 1931, Napier, a bustling port town on New Zealand’s west coast, was rocked by a tremendous earthquake. The majority…
Wellington Eats – Zest Food Tour Review
byIt didn’t take me long to come to the conclusion that Wellington is, indeed, cool. While researching why it’s known as the Capital of…
Wings over Wanaka, New Zealand – Classic Flights Review
byConfession time. I’m an aeroplane nerd and not just a little one. I have alluded to this over the years with posts on visiting…
A Stunning Day to Milford Sound with Real Journeys
byA visit to New Zealand’s south island isn’t complete without seeing the incredibly stunning Milford Sound. For me, this almost didn’t happen. Thankfully the clouds parted…
The Craft Beer Down Here with Dave’s Brewery Tours
byMention “Foster’s” in Australia and you are guaranteed a look of disgust. This shouldn’t come as a surprise. Big beer brands around the globe…
Sydney in a Half Day – Bonza Bike Tours Review
byWith my limited time in Sydney, I was searching for a quick way to cover as much of the city as possible. Not only…
A Big Day Out Touring The Great Ocean Road
byOf all of Australia’s natural beauty and recognizable landmarks, touring the Great Ocean Road was what I was looking forward to most. Sure, hugging a kangaroo…
Craft Brew & Didgeridoos – Touring the Fleurieu Peninsula
byWhile falling in love with Adelaide I had the opportunity for a day touring the Fleurieu Peninsula – home to excellent craft breweries and plenty…
Getting Fresh & Local at the Balinese Farm Cooking School
byI’ve been very lucky to take some seriously great cooking classes around the world. From Turkey to Thailand and Osaka to Kuala Lumpur, there…
Monkey See – A Photo Walk through Ubud’s Monkey Forest
byRelaxing wasn’t the only thing on my Ubud agenda. Between tea time at Villa Sabandari and strolling through the rice terraces, I went to…
Chinatown Food Adventures in Singapore
by“Who’s hungry?” questioned our Chinatown Food Adventures tour guide Renée. His smile was one you expect to find on a friend hosting a dinner party,…
A Taste of Malaysia – Lazat Cooking School Review
byHigh in the hills and not-so-deep in the jungles surrounding Kuala Lumpur you will find Lazat Cooking School, a unique and delicious way to…
Visiting Batu Caves From Kuala Lumpur
byI knew very little of Kuala Lumpur beyond image of a massive staircase leading to a cave. Next to it an equally massive golden…