Odyssey of a Korean War Veteran

Last updated on April 23rd, 2024 at 03:14 pmThis is a guest post written by Alexander Kallimanis Sr. In 1951, he served among 1,263 Greek soldiers and 21 nationalities, as part of the United Nations mission to protect South Korea from coming under North Korean rule in the Greek Expeditionary Forces. The Korean War was…

What Are the Best Olympic Host Cities to Visit?

Last updated on April 23rd, 2025 at 11:47 amWhether it’s Rio or Tokyo during Covid, there are always major challenges in hosting an Olympics. Many also questioned whether Athens could pull off a modern Olympics in 2004 and they put together a great event. And while those games left empty stadiums and debt behind, Athens…

Is It Worth Visiting Tasmania For One Day?

Last updated on July 31st, 2024 at 09:53 pmNormally we’re advocates of slower travel, so we rarely debate the idea of flying somewhere to only spend one night. But we’ve discussed visiting Tasmania for years and always put it off for “next time.” And on our most recent visit to Melbourne it looked like Tasmania would…

How to Spend the Perfect Week in Ireland!

From dramatic cliffs to storied pubs, Ireland is one of the world’s most popular destinations. We spent two and a half years working on the Emerald island, giving us the opportunity to experience much of the vibrant island. People often ask us how they should spend one week traveling around Ireland. So we decided to break down a perfect week in Ireland, suitable for different travel budgets and interests!

Cliffs of Moher in County Clare

Striking Beauty of a British Columbia Road Trip

Last updated on February 11th, 2025 at 10:59 pmA British Columbia road trip is stunning, regardless of the weather, which will change many times during a trip along the west coast of Canada! Whether there are heavy clouds, light wispy clouds that hover majestically on the horizon, or clear blue skies for as far as…