James Bond Island day trip from Phuket
I haven’t tried to hide the fact that I thought Phuket (particularly Patong Beach) was awful. But nonetheless, I was glad to go to Phuket, […]
Tours
Visiting Bordeaux’s vineyards and wineries
Bordeaux is world-famous for its winemaking. Any wine that bears the city’s name comes from the region, which is the largest winemaking region in France. […]
The Bordeaux wine tour or why I hate group tours
We decided to spend a couple of days in Bordeaux on our trip to France because… well, wine! Truth be told, we didn’t really do […]
Visiting Germany’s fairy tale Neuschwanstein Castle
If you have the opportunity to do something, take it. The first time I went to Munich, my best friend and I decided to skip […]
Visiting Thailand’s Doi Inthanon National Park
Just two hours out of Chiang Mai sits the highest point in Thailand. The peak is part of the Shan Hills, which connects farther north […]
Do Thailand your way: Get a private driver
I’m not a fan of highly structured tours and vacations. I always feel like I’m being herded around like cattle or sitting around waiting for […]