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24 Hours in Athens: Barely Scratching the Surface
With so much history and so little time, I settle for an overview of much of what Athens offers. Spread around the Aeropagus is the ancient Greek agora, the general meeting place of the city. There are plenty of ruins to see, plus the Parthenon. A mere 24 hours in Athens is nowhere near enough.
Tirana, Albania in 16 Photos
My time in Tirana back in 2021 was brief, less than 24 hours. But as I am wrapping…
Kosovo Day Trip: A Serbian Monastery, Peja, and Mountain Hospitality
If you visit Kosovo, make sure you get out of Pristina. The capital city is certainly worth exploring for a day, not to mention its one euro macchiatos. But not hitting the Kosovo countryside would be a real tragedy. So, make sure you plan at least one Kosovo day trip.
Pristina: My Experience Visiting the Capital of Kosovo
When I mention Kosovo, many people don't know where it is. If they do, they immediately associate it with the war at the end of the 1990s. Although the country has been stable for a couple decades, it's not a typical tourist destination. Small, landlocked, and without any postcard-worthy city skylines or well-known history, it has only a few hundred thousand foreign visitors each year.
Saying Goodbye to Virginia’s Blue Ridge: A Work Travel Retrospective
A few weeks ago I was on my final leg home from what may be my last visit…
Hyatt Regency Dehradun Resort and Spa Review
I stayed at the Hyatt Regency Dehradun Resort and Spa during my most recent vacation in India. This was by far the most disappointing hotel stay of that vacation. This hotel is the only luxury resort in Dehradun, so I continue to have clients booking this hotel for their vacation. However, by international standards, this hotel was a massive disappointment.
Blue Lagoon Iceland: All the things You Want to Know Before Your Visit
I visited Iceland earlier this summer. Iceland is a beautiful country, though it’s also an expensive destination. While…
Trying Out Great Western, South Western and Cross Country Trains All in One Day!
Background My friend and I had a Eurail 1st Class Pass, and so we used one of our…
Visiting the Grand Canyon SkyWalk in Arizona
During my trip to Vegas, I did a side trip to visit the Grand Canyon Skywalk in Arizona. …
Everything you need to know about Lynx Air Shutting Down
Lynx Air is Shutting Down. Learn what are your next steps for your continued safe travels. Unfortunately, there are no good options.