Traveler Reads: Other Rivers by Peter Hessler
Peter Hessler writes compelling stories of the people he has encountered and how they all fit together in Other Rivers.
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Review: Isle of Mull Hotel & Spa
After a tour with Nature Scotland, I spent the night outside Craignure at the Isle of Mull Hotel and Spa to enjoy the quiet of the region.
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Exploring Isle of Mull with Nature Scotland
For part of my stay on the Isle of Mull, I chose to enjoy the beautiful weather with Nature Scotland for some wildlife spotting.
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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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