South Africa is renowned for its exceptional wine regions, offering diverse landscapes and a wealth of vineyards to explore. If you're planning a trip to South Africa and Cape Town in particular, making a trip out wine country is a must, not only are the wines fantastic, the scenery is beautiful. Here are five top... Continue Reading →
Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Jerusalem A First Time Tourist’s Guide
Jerusalem, the ancient city that bridges the gap between history, religion, and culture, is a destination that captivates the hearts of travelers from around the world. As a first-time tourist, immersing oneself in the profound historical and spiritual significance of this city is a transformative experience. This essay will highlight five must-visit places in and... Continue Reading →
Never Been To Bangkok Five Things To Do
It's been a little while since we last did one of our Never Been To posts, and what better way to kick it off than to move over to Asia. Haven't really done much there, although technically Istanbul is in Europe and Asia. So further we go. As the capital city of Thailand, Bangkok is... Continue Reading →
Indian Travelogue An Area Of Darkness
Was not on the original Mega Reading List For Visiting India, although probably should have been. An Area of Darkness is a travelogue written by V. S. Naipaul in the early 1960s, documenting his journey through India. Naipaul was born in Trinidad, raised in a Hindu family, and educated in England. He had a complex... Continue Reading →
Epic Book Epic Country Shantaram By Gregory Roberts
Not too long ago, in the Mega Reading List for India we recommended Shantaram by Gregory Roberts, with the warning that it was over 1,000 pages long, but worth the time and effort regardless. So, thought a very brief summary review of the book might be useful, just to push our point home and you... Continue Reading →
Four Cities To Visit In India And What To See
Have absolutely been on an India kick lately, not exactly sure why, maybe it's sending out messages to the universe that I would really like to figure out a way to visit the country and tick it off the bucket list. This is kind of a takeoff on our Never Been To posts, but considering... Continue Reading →
Mega Reading List For Visiting India
For our other book lists we've done cities, which makes a certain amount of sense, visiting Miami or Los Angeles, you kind of want to learn about the city, relatively small, easy to capture, but a whole country, wow, especially one as large and crazy as India. Can't really do individual cities, and instead go... Continue Reading →
Never Been To New Orleans Five Things To Do
For the latest entry on our Never Been To list, one of our favorite cities. New Orleans, Louisiana is a city that is steeped in history and culture, with a rich culinary and musical heritage that is unlike any other in the United States. As a first-time tourist, there are a myriad of things to... Continue Reading →
Never Been To Baltimore Five Things To Do
Baltimore probably isn't on everyone's list as a stop on the typical American tourism route, but doesn't mean there aren't a lot of things to do and see there. Having recently published our Five Things To Do in DC felt that what would it hurt to include Baltimore in the line up of our Never... Continue Reading →
New Orleans Jazz Fest Right Around The Corner
It's probably too late anyway, to get hotels or VRBO's but yes, New Orleans Jazz Festival, one of the all time great musical events around the world, is right around the corner. If you have a friend who lives in the city, maybe you could score a spot on their couch. Looks to be a... Continue Reading →
A Quick History of New Orleans JazzFest
New Orleans Jazz Fest, also known as the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, is an annual celebration of the music, culture, and heritage of New Orleans and Louisiana. The festival was founded in 1970 by George Wein, the founder of the Newport Jazz Festival, and New Orleans music impresario Quint Davis. Since then, the... Continue Reading →
Never Been To Washington DC Five Things To Do
Cherry Blossom season is here, or at least almost here, so where's the best place to see the best Cherry Blossoms, Washington DC, which gave us the idea to have our next Never Been To. Washington DC is a city full of history, culture, and political significance, making it a popular tourist destination for visitors... Continue Reading →
Six Books To Read When Visiting Miami
Miami Beach, America’s Riviera, land of fabulous sun and sand and fun. Amazing food excellent nightlife and crazy over priced real estate. One of the biggest tourist cities in the US, but assume that most people who visit really have very little knowledge of the history of the city of Miami beach, Miami and the... Continue Reading →
Never Been To Boston Five Things To Do
Yes, it is pretty cold out right now so odd's are our next Never Been To is maybe not the best for this time of year, nonetheless, Boston, also known as the "City on the Hill," is one of the oldest cities in the United States and is filled with rich history, culture, and charm.... Continue Reading →
Conde Nast Traveler Posts The Best Places For 2023
Every year Conde Nast Traveler posts their best recommendations of where to travel to in the coming year. It can be guaranteed that their choices are always going to be spectacular. This version is no exception, not to ruin it for anyone but a few of the destinations are, Galilee Israel, Kenya, The Loire Valley... Continue Reading →