Reasons Greece Should Be Your Next Vacation

Last updated on February 26th, 2019 at 05:58 amGreece is a wonderful country to visit and we’re excited to be returning again next week! Being a dual Greek and American citizen, I may be a little biased, but nearly 30 million people visited Greece in 2016, which is home to just 11 million residents. Athens…

Bell walking along the marina in the town of Agia Anna in Naxos, Greece

Palace of Knossos, Europe’s Oldest Civilization

Last updated on March 21st, 2021 at 09:43 pmLegendary myths and history collide at the oldest advanced civilization in the western world. The Palace of Knossos, just outside the largest city on Greece’s biggest island, Heraklion, Crete is both unique and controversial. Originally discovered by the Cretan merchant Minos Kalokairinos in 1877, English aristocrat Sir….

What Does the Parthenon Look Like in 2014?

Last updated on March 13th, 2023 at 07:51 pmAt nearly 2,500 years old, the Parthenon is one of the world’s most famous buildings. We all learned about it at school at some point, and it’s as iconic as the Roman Colosseum and the pyramids in Egypt. The Parthenon was built as a Temple to the…

Vietnam Travel Tips to Explore and Learn

Vietnam is a fascinating country that is constantly evolving. There are a myriad of wonderful experiences to enjoy including kayaking Ha Long Bay and sailing along the Mekong Delta. Vietnam also has an excellent culinary scene that was influenced by French occupation.
Whether you want to stay on a resort or explore the countryside, Vietnam has visitors covered.

Vietnam can be a challenging country to explore, as we discovered firsthand. But we had no major problems, and found many people to be warm and welcoming.

Several ships docked in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam.