On Traveling the World Blind with Jessie Wang
One of Jessie’s main desires as she travels is to inspire others to do the same. So today Jessie is sharing her experiences as a blind traveler with us.
A Special Commemoration on Mount Hermon of the Yom Kippur War
We happened to revisit Mount Hermon on the 50th commemoration of the Yom Kippur war— and share a ski lift with the sister of one of the soldiers who died in that war!
Exposed to the Elements: Rainy, Rainy Camping Days
Rain jackets and umbrellas were always present with us on walks. Some days the rain fell only intermittently, but other days it came down in droves.
Lake Agia, Crete
The lake turned out to be a pleasant surprise. I first saw it as a little blue smudge on my map, in a square-ish, awkward shape. Good chance it was… [Continue Reading]
Sweden’s Malady
Perhaps you’ve heard that in recent years Sweden’s crime rate— in the past close to zero— has been on the rise.
But did you know that it has already risen higher than all its neighbors’ rates combined?
A Night in Bizarro World
Somewhere deep in the thick bush of Africa… okay not really, more like in the outskirts of the most touristy town of Tanzania (Arusha), we were staying at The White… [Continue Reading]
Camping in Ystad, Sweden
Sweden! Last summer, we had the privilege of visiting the Baltic countries of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia for the first time. From Estonia, we ferried over to Helsinki, Finland and… [Continue Reading]
The Polish Chocolate Bar
A petite Polish lady with perfectly white hair and stunning blue eyes came up to me in the salad area of Lidl, speaking to me in Polish. I quickly apologized… [Continue Reading]
Easy to Reach Cypriot Villages Near Polis
Our second visit to the island of Cyprus is being spent very differently this time around. We’re in a quiet, cozy village surrounded by villas, farms, and the sea. Five… [Continue Reading]