• Asia,  Hong Kong

    Three Days in Hong Kong

    As I write this, Hong Kong is going through political changes, tourism and even visiting the country could possibly be affected by the time this even gets posted. China has created an extradition bill that basically allows them to extradite criminals from Hong Kong to mainland China. Because of these laws there have been protests some violent throughout Hong Kong…

  • Asia,  Austria,  Bosnia and Herzegovina,  Central America,  Costa Rica,  Croatia,  Europe,  Germany,  Guatemala,  Mexico,  North America,  Peru,  Poland,  South America,  South Korea,  Spain,  United States

    A List of my top 15 Favorite UNESCO Sites

    United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization = UNESCO Most of us have heard of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, I hope! But do we truly understand the meaning and significance of these sites? According to the  UNESCO website, their mission is to build peaceful relationships internationally through education, science, and culture. Heritage Sites are areas around the world that are…

  • Central America,  Mexico

    Day Trip to Teotihuacan, Mexico

    When you think of Pyramids, most people will likely imagine the Great Pyramids of Giza in Egypt. Many people don’t realize that the country of Mexico is home to ancient pyramids and civilizations that in my opinion rival those of Ancient Egypt.  In fact, the Americas have more pyramids then the rest of the world combined. One of the largest archaeological…

  • Canada,  North America

    Travel to Montreal, Canada

    Montreal, Canada – More European then American, and I loved it! I took a solo trip here for four days, and explored the city from morning until late at night. I did not have a plan prior to visiting, I knew I just wanted to explore as much as I could within the city and see it at my own…

  • Asia,  Japan,  Wildlife & Nature

    Japanese Snow Monkeys and How to Visit

    We’ve all seen it, whether you are flipping through pages of a National Geographic magazine or watching a documentary on Animal Planet – the monkeys somewhere in Asia that like to hang out in hot springs during the cold winter months. I’ve known about these monkey’s since I was a child. Honestly, I thought they were high in the mountains…

  • Asia,  Taiwan

    3 Days in Taipei – Attractions, Food, Day Trips, and Nature Escapes

    This is post 1 of 9 in the series “Traveling Taiwan” Traveling Taiwan is a series post on my adventures around Taiwan. As of now it consists of travel in and around Taipei to include day trips from Taipei. 3 Days in Taipei – Attractions, Food, Day Trips, and Nature Escapes The Purrfect Day Trip To Houtong Cat Village from…

  • Asia,  Japan

    Nagasaki Lantern Festival

    Nagasaki, Japan. To Westerners, one image or thought instantly pops up when discussing the Japanese city of Nagasaki. August 9th, 1945, 3 days after the atomic bomb exploded over the city of Hiroshima, Nagasaki witnessed a similar fate. Fat Man – the name given to the atomic bomb that exploded over Nagasaki, killing around 80,000, ultimately leading to the surrender…

  • Europe,  Germany

    Würzburg, Germany: What to Do, See, and Eat

    A city rich in history and culture, Würzburg, has always been a favorite city of mine in Germany. I lived here for three years and continue to come back time and time again. There is something about this city that makes me want to explore more. Würzburg has one of the most beautiful Residence’s in all of Europe, from here…