Photo story: Visiting Little Island at Pier 55 in New York City
Little Island was the last destination I visited in New York City, before heading back to Boston that very afternoon. It’s a …
Recommended: Visit the Vessel at Hudson Yards in NYC
If you’re looking for places to visit in New York City this winter, the Vessel at Hudson Yards is worth checking out. …
Recommended: A running route along Charles River Esplanade in Boston
If you live in Cambridge or Boston, I would like to recommend a running route along Charles River Esplanade in Boston. The …
Four reasons to visit Middlesex Fells Reservation during your trip to Boston Massachusetts
This is my first post since coming to the US and I’m pleased to dedicate it to the Middlesex Fells Reservation. Here …
10 ancient ruins to see in Pompeii
In an earlier post, we wrote about whether Pompeii is worth visiting from Naples. We shared that a trip is highly encouraged given …
Is Pompeii worth visiting from Naples?
Pompeii was like no other attraction we had seen in Italy. First, it was massive – we spent about an hour walking …
Is it worth paying to climb up the Leaning Tower of Pisa?
We visited Pisa on a somewhat gloomy day. It was pouring when we arrived in Pisa from Florence, but the weather cleared …
Is Burano and Murano in Venice worth visiting?
During our recent trip to Venice, we decided to stop by the smaller islands of Burano and Murano at an Italian friend’s …
Why are there so many empty buildings in Venice?
During our last trip to Venice in early Feb 2020, I was taken aback. Not by the number of tourists in Venice, …
A 10 day New Zealand North and South island itinerary
If you’re planning a trip to New Zealand’s North and South island, it is possible to cover them in 10 days. We …