6 Things to Do in Launceston
The second-largest city in Tasmania, Launceston feels larger than its roughly 85,000 people. It’s spread out over a good amount of space — but the downtown is easily walkable (my […]
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Road Trip: The Great Eastern Drive to Launceston
You can drive from the east coast of Tasmania to Launceston (Tasmania’s second-largest city) in under two hours, but it’s much more fun if you take your time and enjoy […]
The Bay of Fires
I would like to give the Bay of Fires two awards, one for being one of the best place names ever, and the other for being one of the most […]
Dirt Roads & Waterfalls: The Fingal Valley
When we told a friendly Tassie stranger that we were going to Fingal, he furrowed his brow and asked, “Why are you going there?” The minute we drove into this […]
10 Reasons to Visit Hobart
If you’re contemplating a summertime visit to Hobart, here are 10 reasons to book your ticket. 1. It’s right on the water … … which means sea life … … […]
The Peranakan Life: Visiting Baba House
Last weekend, Prescott and I made a trip down to NUS Baba House, a heritage museum that gives visitors a glimpse into life in an early twentieth century Peranakan house. […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Luang Prabang
Planning a trip to Luang Prabang? There are endless things to love about this small city — temples, rivers and waterfalls, good food, nice people — so much that I […]
10 Reasons to Visit Luang Prabang
Prescott, our friend Andrea, and I have just returned from a Thanksgiving vacation in Luang Prabang, Laos — and we have decided that it’s one of our favorite places in […]
The City of Music and Dreams
Music abounds nearly everywhere in Vienna’s center city — even if you can’t hear it, someone in a fancy fake Renaissance outfit will step out and try to sell you […]
Fun Facts About Leiden
Fun fact #1: You can get pancakes that are bigger than your head. Seriously — these things are huge: I had this pear and whipped cream pancake at Pannenkoekenhuys Oudt […]
