The Mighty Minoans: Knossos & Beyond
The ancient site of Knossos finds its way to most lists of must-do activities in Crete, and with good reason: this Minoan ruin was once home to Europe’s oldest city. […]
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A Weekend in Melaka: Day 2
Our second day in Melaka began with a meandering stroll along the river that cuts circuitously through the center of town. My husband and I chose walking over boating, but […]
A Weekend in Melaka: Day 1
There is plenty to see and do in the old port town of Melaka (or Malacca, if you prefer the old British spelling), but you can fit most of the […]
10 Things to Do in Aix-en-Provence
A charming town in the south of France, Aix-en-Provence is the perfect size for a short trip: it’s small enough to be easily navigated, but large enough to have plenty […]
6 Ways to Spend a Day in Saint-Germain-en-Laye
The charming village of Saint-Germian-en-Laye is just over 30 minutes outside of Paris on the RER, but it’s well off the typical tourist path. So it’s a great place to […]
One Day in Munich: So Many Things to Do!
To be clear, you’ll need far more than a day to scratch the surface of Munich. But if a day is all you have in this great city, here is […]
Secret Songs: Music Boxes in Singapore
Singapore is full of little surprises, and it’s a delight to stumble on the island’s unexpected places. One of these is the Singapore Musical Box Museum in Telok Ayer. What […]
10 Reasons to Visit Joo Chiat
\There are many wonderful neighborhoods in Singapore, but one of the most interesting has to be Joo Chiat (also known as Katong). Singapore’s first “heritage town,” Joo Chiat is home […]
Kampong Glam Street Art
Singapore is not exactly known for its street art, especially of the unofficial kind. But there is one neighborhood that abounds with murals, storefront paintings, the occasional tag, and even […]
Fashion Traditions of Asia
There’s not much traveling being done these days — I’m writing as nearly everyone in the world has been told to stay indoors due to COVID-19 — but I thought […]
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