East meets West in Macau
Every Asian country has its own distinct personality, but seasoned travelers will notice that there are some commonalities as well. Confucian ways of life are pervasive, respect for one another’s personal space is essential (with the exception of course, being commuter trains in Japan), and the languages are exceedingly difficult to learn. By all means, [...]
Paris With a Child
by Susan Silkwood for Traveloids.com Kuh-thunk, kuh-thunk, kuh-thunk. My husband and I pulled his and our toddler’s luggage up the steps of the métro station then drew the bags down the stairs; heading to the next train with large cargo can be quite a trudge, and each station is nearly always sans elevator. My husband [...]
The Sights and Sounds of Istanbul
The city of Istanbul has a magical atmosphere, any time of year, any time of the day or night. Istanbul is alive with history and culture, smells and sounds, that all intertwine to leave an enduring impression on anyone who visits. Istanbul is one of the busiest cities in the world, yet you can still [...]
Solo Travel in Spain: My Unforgettable Experience
Spain is a beautiful place to visit and conveniently it is an easy place to visit with a group of friends or by yourself. Due to timing, I decided to make the trek alone and I enjoyed every minute of it! I arrived in Madrid and knew I wanted to head to Granada, so I [...]
Bangkok: Go for More Than Just One Night
The hype that often surrounds the city of Bangkok is far different from the reality, and its notorious reputation is decidedly undeserved. Like any big city, there is a harder element there, and if you go to Bangkok in search of a seedy underworld, you are sure to find it. But, there is a softer [...]
Historic Astoria, Oregon Tour
I first visited Astoria Oregon a few years ago to attend the Annual Astoria Warrenton Crab, Seafood & Wine Festival held on the last weekend in April every year. Rumor was that it was one of the premier wine and seafood events in the Pacific Northwest; I knew I just had to attend. It was [...]
Rain or shine – Our Motorcycle Tour Through the UK
Not everyone would be interested or willing to consider traveling in England on a motorcycle, where it is known to rain more than not, but for those looking for an adventure it can be a fun ride! My husband and I started out by searching some sites for renting a motorcycle in London and choosing [...]
Travel to Florence, Italy
Italian cities have something about them, even the rather crumbly ones. Maybe it’s the history, maybe it’s the romantic stories, or maybe it’s just the people, but for whatever reason they seem so attractive, Florence Italy seems even more appealing to me. I don’t think I will ever get enough of traveling to Florence because [...]
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