Blog

Taiwanese Night Markets: Sites, Smells and History

Last updated on February 7th, 2024 at 11:35 pmWe first visited Asia together in 2004 and have loved returning several times since then. While Europe is wonderful, Asia offers a more diverse cultural experience when you hail from the United States and Australia, respectively. Recently, a Taiwanese Night Market was re-created at the Smithsonian Associates…

Great off the Radar Eastern European Cities to Visit

Last updated on July 13th, 2021 at 08:25 pmEastern Europe is fascinating and can also be a romantic slice of the globe to explore. It also generally offers far better value than Western Europe. The secret has long been out of the bag with Prague, which doesn’t offer nearly the same value as it did…

Reasons to Experience more than just Amsterdam during a Visit to the Netherlands

Last updated on February 28th, 2025 at 04:36 pmAmsterdam was a place we called home for three and a half years. It is a beautiful city with an easily walkable UNESCO World Heritage historic center. Unfortunately, these days it suffers from over-tourism, particularly during the summer. During our previous visit, we were shocked at how…

Amsterdam Singel canal and 17th century guild houses

Ways to Make Money From a Travel Blog

Last updated on February 21st, 2025 at 04:40 pmThinking to start a blog? Wondering how to make money off your existing travel site? Or perhaps you want to learn strategies to work with brands and tourism boards? We’ve been running this blog seriously since 2013, and have learned the hard way with many of the…

Koh Yao Noi: Most Romantic Getaways in Thailand

While looking for the perfect tropical vacation to escape with my wife, I decided on Koh Yao Noi because it’s one of the most romantic and secluded islands in Thailand. When considering your next trip to a beautiful destination, there are a few reasons that Koh Yao Noi can be one of the most romantic getaways in the world.