July 8 Inotawa LodgeSomewhere upriver from Puerto Maldonado, Peru “To say that it’s beautiful here would be about as creative as calling the sky, simply, blue. There is more life here than I can even describe to you, and yet almost none of it is human. In the first 24 hours we’ve seen: white caiman […]
Venice off the Beaten Path
Venice off the Beaten Path – Hidden Gems, Authentic Restaurants, and Not-So Crowded Places in Venice, Italy CAMEOS AND CORAL, AN ENCHANTING FOREST, AND 3 GREAT EATERIES On my third visit to Venice, I thoroughly enjoyed spending time at some lesser known sites and restaurants. Some were in the maze of canals, bridges, and streets that […]
Old Havana neighbourhood embraces Cuba’s up-and-coming artists
A group of children look on as a tattooed stranger paints a pair of big green eyes on the wall outside a house at San Isidro, one of Old Havana’s less-empowered neighbourhoods. The once industrial town is steadily becoming a burgeoning stronghold of Cuban contemporary art – within five or so walkable blocks visitors will find […]
Ultra-chic Icelandic hostel Kex to open in Portland
Have you been struggling to decide whether to visit Portland, Oregon, or Reykjavík, Iceland? Both cities are travel hot spots; it would be hard to choose. Luckily, you’ll soon be able to experience both at the same time – sort of. Check-in desk at KEX. Image courtesy of KEX Ultra-chic Icelandic hostel KEX (the Icelandic […]