Driving seems to be the way to get around Iceland. We found the options for public transportation to be lacking, especially in further to reach destinations, so to get where we wanted to go, we knew we needed to drive. Things to should know about getting gas in Iceland. 1. Most Gas Stations are Self Service Many of the gas stations you’ll pass … [Read more...]
The best View in Town – Old Post Office Building – Washington DC
“This one is the best, not the Washington Monument, Cathedral, or anywhere else. All the other ones are no where near as good. The Washington Monument windows are too small. The Cathedral is too far away from anywhere. This one is the best.” Call me skeptical, but I sometimes feel that people over exaggerate how great things are. Especially … [Read more...]
Places to visit in Northern Cyprus
As places go Northern Cyprus is still one that seems to be a mystery for a lot of people. With an interesting history, it has been off-limits for many years that often people these days don’t know how much more accessible it is. Separated in the 70s following a Military Coup the island has seen tension between the Greek and Turkish sides that … [Read more...]
Visiting Europe’s Oldest City – Plovdiv Bulgaria
“It’s the most beautiful city in all of Bulgaria” Orlina stated as we were making our way to Plovdiv Bulgaria. That seemed a lot to live up to for sure and as one of her favorite places I was excited to share this with a friend. Orlina while from Bulgaria was living in Jordan at the same time as I was so it was lovely to get to visit her in her … [Read more...]
Belogradchik Bulgaria (The Rocks and Belogradchik Fortress)
Small white town. Or at least that is the meaning of the name when you look it up online. I will have to confirm that with the couple Bulgarians I do actually know. But it was a small town for sure and strangely one of the “most famous” places in Bulgaria. Which may be true given I know nothing about the place. But it was a place my Bulgarian … [Read more...]
10 Eastern European Capitals you Must Visit
Capital cities in many countries often get a bad rap. Especially those in Eastern Europe where they may not be the biggest draw in those countries for tourist to see. However, these cities often showcase some of the most interesting and beautiful parmats of the country as well as give you a look into the actual daily goings on of the countries … [Read more...]
Best Things to Do in Manama Bahrain
Bahrain, one of the most historic and often overlooked Gulf State. Bahrain (or two seas) is definitely one that seems sleepy but actually has been strategically important for centuries. The small country actually has quite a bit of history, having been settled by various peoples over its history. As with many coastal places, it has a longer … [Read more...]
How to Choose Carry-on Luggage
In the days of paid checked bags, people are more and more trying to bring everything in their carry-on luggage for air travel. However, it seems that airlines have made that more difficult too! So how do you go about finding the best carry-on luggage for your trips? Can you fit everything you need for your trip in the bag? Find out about making … [Read more...]
16 of my Best Photographs and Moments from 2016
This year seemed to just fly by. But it was one of the most interesting years I’ve had on record and one of the most photogenic. So I wanted to share 16 of my most memorable moments. Some of them are happy, some terrifying, and some perhaps sad. But here we go. * * * * * There is something about Istanbul, one of those eternal and … [Read more...]
8 Great Places to Visit in Axum Ethiopia
Axum (or Aksum) is one of the most historical places in Ethopia. Axum was a great kingdom and it left behind sound absolutely incredible relics and history. Several of the sites here also pre-date the Axumite kingdom but are certainly important to the history of both the Kingdom and Ethiopia as a whole. The city itself is really not that big and … [Read more...]
Animals in Iceland
For many people, their impression of Iceland is one of a desolate ice covered rock. But in reality there is a lot of greenery and wildlife in Iceland. While it isn’t such as places further south with a greater diversity of fauna, the animals of Iceland both include native species such as Puffins and imported species such as Sheep and Horses. … [Read more...]
Blue Nile Falls & Monasteries: Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Bahir Dar…the cute little town on the southern shores of Lake Tana. It was meant to be my first real destination in Ethiopia after having spent but only a few hours running errands in Addis Ababa Like most people I came here mostly to see the Blue Nile Falls and the Monasteries on/around the lake. Ok actually I didn’t know why I really came here, … [Read more...]
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