Welcome to Lille, France’s Most Underrated City
Lille, France It is the fourth largest city in France and is often overlooked as a place to settle. It is the capital of the Hauts-de-France region in northern France, near the border with Belgium. A cultural hub and bustling university city today, it was once an important merchant center of French Flanders, and many […]
A Look at Riga, Latvia
Riga, Latvia Latvia’s capital, Riga, is set on the Baltic Sea at the mouth of the river Daugava. It’s considered a cultural center and is home to many museums and concert halls. The city is also known for its wooden buildings, art nouveau architecture, and medieval Old Town. The pedestrian-only Old Town has many shops […]
The 10 Must Tries of South African Cuisine
The 10 Must Tries of South African Cuisine Take a look at this list of top 10 South African foods to try in order to get the best picks from dishes with local, Dutch, Malay, and French influences. South Africa is by far the most cosmopolitan country in Africa and has a mature tourism industry. […]
Johannesburg in South Africa
Johannesburg Another city rich in culture and food, like Cape Town. Both are hubs for craft beer, great coffee, exciting markets, and inspiring restaurants that combine local flavors and international trends, all served with typical South African hospitality. While in Johannesburg, you can visit Nelson Mandela’s house. Johannesburg is the gateway to many of the […]
Cape Town in South Africa
Cape Town Cape Town is another destination on people’s minds. There is a draw to Africa that makes you want to go, but uncertainty from its history gives many people pause. South Africa is flourishing. Tourism is up as the world discovers foods, wines, culture, and nature that cannot be duplicated. Let’s look at the […]
5 Reasons South Africa should be on your life Itinerary
South Africa We are planning on escorting a trip to South Africa in the fall of 2022. We had planned to do this trip earlier, but COVID-19 delayed our plans. In March of 2020, we had the privilege of meeting a group from South Africa that owns 4,500 acres of land that hosts 40 different […]
Amazing Chiang Mai, Thailand
Chiang Mai Chiang Mai is the largest city in Northern Thailand. It is nestled in the misty mountains. It is much quieter than the bustling city of Bangkok, which is some 435 miles south but offers many wonderful places to explore. The Old City area of Chiang Mai still retains some of the walls and […]
13 Adventures in Bangkok, Thailand
You’ll Want to Add These 13 Adventures to Your Bangkok Travel List Currently, Jon & Jo’El are planning an escorted trip to Thailand and other parts of Asia in 2022 or 2023. COVID-19 has hampered our plans, so realistically we will be going in 2023. Jo’El has a cousin that spends half of the year […]
A Look into Exotic Thailand
Thailand In the next articles, we are going to switch gears and hop to the other side of the world. If you are like us, the exotic nature of the orient is very intriguing, but no country boasts the beauty and welcoming nature of Thailand. There are two main seasons in Thailand, the tourist season, […]
5 Great Stops in Dubrovnik for Game of Thrones Fans
Dubrovnik, Croatia Croatia is currently open to Americans for travel. To visit though, there are some strict entry requirements that need to be met. The requirements are more stringent than those of Mexico and the Caribbean Islands. To travel to Dubrovnik, Croatia you will need to show a negative PCR COVID test within 48 hours […]