Review: Senami Onsen Hotel Premium Shiomiso
After walking around the Japanese town of Murakami, I headed to the seaside area Senami Onsen for a stay at Hotel Premium Shiomiso to relax.
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Review: Barcelona Card for Travel Convenience
Is the Barcelona Card worth it? A review of the convenience and discounts included in the Barcelona Card for travel around the city.
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Traveler Reads: An Atlas of Extinct Countries by Gideon Defoe
A collection of 48 stories, An Atlas of Extinct Countries provides an entertaining analysis of how these countries came to exist and falter.
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Taking a Free Walking Tour of Lisbon
One of the first things I did upon arriving in Portugal was take a free walking tour of Lisbon. It was a great introduction to the city.
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Review: Lindblad Expeditions in Galapagos Islands
A post-pandemic cruise vacation through the Galapagos Islands in Ecuador with Lindblad Expeditions / National Geographic Expeditions.
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A Quiet Stay at North Shire Lodge in Manchester, Vermont
On a short winter trip through Vermont, I stayed at North Shire Lodge in Manchester. This quaint independently-owned hotel even has its own pub to enjoy.
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Booze Review: Ghost Coast Whiskey from Savannah
A review of Ghost Coast whiskey from in Savannah, GA. These include a straight bourbon, grain whiskey, and honey and ginger whiskey.
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Booze Review: Brazilian Gin
A sample of Brazilian gin from McQueen and the Violet Fog, a more mellow gin that makes some pleasant cocktails.
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Traveler Reads: The Unwanted by Kien Nguyen
Kien Nguyen’s memoir The Unwanted reminds readers of the struggles many faced to survive following the fall of Saigon.
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Relaxing at Casa Luna in San Miguel de Allende
A stay at boutique hotel Casa Luna in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, was just what I needed for a relaxing few days to recover from illness.
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I Don’t Trust TripAdvisor’s Travel Reviews
I’m not a fan of TripAdvisor for the most part. They have some worthwhile information and deals for travelers, but the crowd-sourced reviews are awful.
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Eating Around Taipei
There are a lot of great and interesting restaurants in Taipei. Here is just some of what I ate in Taipei, including Modern Toilet and Din Tai Fung.
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Traveler Reads: The Quiet American by Graham Greene
Review of Graham Greene’s The Quiet American, one of Anthony Bourdain’s favorite books, which is set in Vietnam during its war with France.
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Traveler Reads: Burmese Days by George Orwell
The categorization of expats is what makes George Orwell’s Burmese Days relevant today. The scenery and situations may have changed, but there is more with which to identify as we travel.
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Booze Review: Stone Xocoveza
Xocoveza is Stone Brewing’s take on Mexican hot chocolate in beer form. It’s a smooth and wonderful blend of chocolate, coffee, and winter spices.
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