The best things to See and Do in Nerja (Spain)
The best things to see and do in Nerja For most people, Nerja is all about the beaches. But there’s a lot more to Nerja: among other things, it has one of the most scenic viewpoints on the Costa del …
What’s Helsinki like?
What’s Helsinki like? A couple of years ago we were in a strip bar in Pattaya (Thailand) when a young man sitting close by started talking to me. He was Finnish. He lived in Thailand so I was curious: …
Is Croatia (still) worth visiting?
“I don’t like Croatia. It’s too expensive and the people aren’t friendly. I can get a more authentic experience in Bosnia & Herzegovina and Serbia and it won’t cost me a kidney”. “The …
A guide to Mexican food
A guide to Mexican food. I’ve been to Mexico about 10 times now but I have to admit that I still get confused by items on a Mexican menu. Such as: what’s the difference between a Burrito and a …
Are the Baltics worth Visiting? (and ranking the Baltic capitals…)
Are the Baltics worth Visiting? How do the Baltic capitals compare? Are the Baltics inexpensive? And the bigger question…are the Baltics worth visiting? I cover that and more in this post. …
Tallinn: Visiting one of Europe’s prettiest medieval towns
Tallinn’s old town is known as one of the prettiest medieval towns in Europe. It is no doubt the prettiest of the Baltics. The town is made up of 2 parts: the lower town centered on Town Hall …
What’s it like living in San Miguel de Allende? (Mexico)
What’s it like living in San Miguel de Allende? I love the way Randy tells it as he sees it. In this interview he covers all the reasons he and his wife left the USA for San Miguel de Allende. He …
What to See and Do in Vilnius (and what to skip)
We really liked Vilnius, it was our favorite of the Baltic capitals. While there is no one attraction that will blow your socks off, I think Vilnius as a whole is an interesting and attractive place …
The Best of Marjan Hill in Split, Croatia
The Best of Marjan Hill in Split (Croatia) Marjan Park has some of the best attractions in Split including the best views of the city and our favorite beach. It has churches, arguably the best museum …