Author Archives: Nicole

After the summer heat of Split and Dubrovnik, Plitvice National Park was like a walk in the park (literally). Then there was Zagreb, which was … Read the rest

When we picked up our car from the Hertz in Dubrovnik, it was fairly routine: We got our car, a Puegeot. We examined it for … Read the rest

This blog is dedicated to travelers, but specifically to those who don’t want to give up their day job. We want to show people that … Read the rest

This Wednesday’s Wonder: This one sign in Venice, Italy has us thinking we will all die. Maybe. But, will that make us zombies? On the … Read the rest

Gather ’round, folks, and let me tell you about the time we walked up Victoria Peak in Hong Kong. No bus, no Peak Tram, no … Read the rest

This Wednesday’s Wonder: It took ten hours, three times recharging the battery and one sore thumb, but our photo is in a popular US travel … Read the rest

Here’s the deal: when you get married, you have to put up with your loved one’s quirks. So, all those times your baby brother would … Read the rest

“Where are we going?” I asked. “Yangminshan park. It’s a national park,” my husband replied. “It’s a what now?” “A park.” “A what? A park? … Read the rest

This Wednesday’s Wonder: Ljubljana’s dedication to street art reminds us that the written word is as old as that old guy you know.  Without a … Read the rest

There’s always that one traveler who wants to “get off the beaten path.” You know the type: refuses to see any famous landmarks because “it’s … Read the rest