Chisinau, Moldova is one of the poorest countries in Eastern Europe and it shows. The best parts of Chisinau are the Cricova Vineyards which have underground 120 kilometers of roads built during the cold war, it is incredible how large these are and today 60 kilometers of these are used to store wines from the…
Bucharest, Romania is a great city, it is a large widespread city, but it has a beautiful old town and center square. I met a friend there and had a great time seeing the sights. A definate must see on your Eastern European travels.
I spent a few days Sofia, Bulgaria after a long road trip from Belgrade Serbia. It is quite an amazing city, great food, beer and very friendly locals. The city is beautiful with a mix of old and new
Belgrade, Serbia is a city that has struggled to recover from the war in the early 90’s. The people are friendly and the city has many gorgeous buildings.
I was told once I arrived in Odessa and wanted a day to relax by my tour guide to go to Arcadia, Odessa, Ukraine. This is a nearby beach resort with different pools and seaside swimming. It is pretty amazing how modern and amazing this place is. A perfect place to relax!
Bangkok, Thailand is an Asian City trying to be a Western City, the problem is the poorest live in the worst conditions. Unlike Cambodia where the poor live a decent life, the poor in Thailand’s major cities have no choice but to live in squalor, the main reason is, it just costs money to survive.…
Siem Reap is the capital city of Siem Reap Province in northwestern Cambodia, and a popular resort town as the gateway to Angkor region. Siem Reap has colonial and Chinese-style architecture in the Old French Quarter, and around the Old Market. Source: Wikipedia
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is a wonderful place to visit. Be sure to hire motorbikes and get into the action. It seems daunting at first, but bikes travel slow and everyone there is amazingly accommodating. The street food is also amazing. So find a local tour guide and get into the action!
Hong Kong is a strange city, it has tradition and culture, but it is increasingly hard to find. The city now is just an array of huge skyscrapers and to be honest in some parts the smell can be overwhelming. I have been there a couple of times now and probably will only return if…
As I learned to dive I go to Key Largo with Miami Beach Dive. You start in Miami Beach and go by bus to Key Largo where you learn to dive with a professional dive instructor. It is a great day that starts at 7am and finishes in the early evening!