The Botanical Park & Gardens of Crete
On our fourth day in Crete, my sister and I paid a visit to the Botanical Park & Gardens of Crete. What a special place! In 2003, a fire in […]
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Staying in Omalos
Crete may be famous for its beaches, but there’s nothing like a visit to the mountains to show you the heart of the country. So we headed to the Omalos […]
5 Beaches of Paleochora … and Some Goats
The town of Paleochora in southwestern Crete boasts somewhere in the vicinity of 42 different beaches. Some are petite, some are grand; some are rocky, some have sand; some are […]
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 […]
Singapore by LRT: the Punggol Line
Singapore has six MRT (metro) lines — seven if you count the one currently under construction — and three LRT (light rail lines). The Punggol Line is the most northeasterly […]
The Best Treat in Siem Reap
I almost never write just about a single restaurant, but the Fresh Fruit Factory in Siem Reap makes me so happy that it deserves its own page. Why? First of […]
Siem Reap: 2022 Highlights
It’s been nearly five years since I was last in Siem Reap, and while much remains the same, both time and COVID have wrought significant changes. Some of those changes […]
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 […]
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