Four ways to enjoy Amsterdam

Four ways to enjoy Amsterdam

With a city as diverse as Amsterdam, there are dozens of ways to enjoy it.  Pick a couple, pick them all…you are going to enjoy this marvelous destination. Ride a bike Amsterdam may be the city of bikes. With over a million bikes in the city, and with literally dozens...
BEACH CAMPING: THE ESSENTIALS

BEACH CAMPING: THE ESSENTIALS

Guest post by Tim Loshe Beaches are some of the most relaxing and invigorating places to spend an outdoor camping trip. It’s a whole new way to take in nature, and the sounds of the waves will most definitely put you to sleep at night, not to mention how bright...

Kinsale – a picturesque harbor town in County Cork

Popular with the yachting community, Kinsale is a beautiful little town in southern Ireland, clustered around a harbor. White sails still reflect the sun as small and medium sized sailboats come and go, some preparing for the many sailing competitions held here...
Narrow Door Cafe, eat too much and you’ll never leave

Narrow Door Cafe, eat too much and you’ll never leave

Some places are difficult to find, but once you do, you can usually get in with no problem.  The Narrow Door Cafe is just the opposite.  It’s easy enough to find – it’s directly across the street from one of Tainan’s main attractions – the Confucius Shrine. The...
Enjoy Sun Moon Lake by land, bike, boat or from the air

Enjoy Sun Moon Lake by land, bike, boat or from the air

Sun Moon Lake has been drawing tourists since 1999, when it was reconstructed into a National Scenic Area after a major earthquake. It is now a 9,000 hectare vacation mecca for Taiwanese and international tourists alike. The largest alpine mountain lake in all of...
Hualien is the gateway to eastern shore attractions

Hualien is the gateway to eastern shore attractions

Cisingtan Scenic Bike Trail Midway down the eastern shoreline of Taiwan is the city of Hualien.  It’s just a short, under-an-hour flight from Taipei and you’ll find yourself next to lush green hills that parallel the seashore. This makes a perfect setting for the...