Thailand Tribes: Visiting the Northern Hill Tribes
The Hill Tribes of Northern Thailand are as diverse as the remote locations where they live. Each one has their own customs, beliefs, and dress.…
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Penrhyn Castle: Sordid History and Victorian Opulence
There are over 100 castles in Wales left standing in the Castle Capital of the World. One castle, in particular, is in Bangor. Well, it…
Things to See on the Graceland Tours
Home is where the heart is. And Graceland is the heart of Elvis Presley. He decorated the mansion with his tastes to make it comfortable…
The Top 12 Things to Do in Caernarfon, Wales
Caernarfon was one of the towns recommended to me to explore on my six weeks housesitting this past summer. And it did not disappoint! The…
Harlech Castle: Turbulent History Turned into an Artistic Showplace
Harlech Castle, located in Northern Wales, is a must-see destination to view remarkably preserved ruins. Visiting Wales in the summer surprised me with its ever-changing…
A Somber Walk Through the Riga Ghetto and Latvian Holocaust Museum
The Riga Ghetto is not a place you wanted to be in, but if you were one of the 70,000 Jews in Latvia at the…
A Brief Visit to the KGB Museum in Riga – The Corner House
When visiting Riga, Latvia, it is hard not to see the influences left by the Soviet and Nazi occupations. The reminders are in the architecture…
MM Park France – World War 2 Museum in Strasbourg You Must Visit
MM Park France opened in 2017 and is one of the largest World War 2 memorabilia museums in Europe. With over 7000 square meters of…
10 Incredible Sites at Pompeii You Must See – Day Trip from Rome to Pompeii
While I was in Rome staying at the Allesandro Downtown Hostel, they had a sign in the lobby advertising a day trip from Rome to…
Chain of Rocks Bridge: Crossing the Mississippi on Route 66
Cruising along the infamous Route 66, you would expect a smooth crossing over the Mississippi on the Chain of Rocks Bridge. But, for over 30…