In Part I of the story, I got to see tigers at Ranthambore National Park and explored the pink city of Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan. Here, I complete my too short of a trip across the state. Read more » » »
Cartagena may be primarily a holiday destination, but those who look beneath the surface will find a fascinating city of culture and history, worthy of even the most demanding travelers. Read more » » »
While the Islamic-era fortress Alhambra deserves two days of attention, Granada has even more to offer — it is a city of poetry and dance, surrounded by dramatic landscapes.
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I booked this day trip to visit the ancient ruins of Bekaa Valley. When the day was over, however, I crashed into bed, thinking about what I had just experienced over the past fourteen hours: multiple religions, thousands of years of history, prime archaeological sites, unique cuisine, a camel ride, bare mountains and cedar forests, ski lodges and coastal resorts… That was some introduction to Lebanon. Read more » » »
Georgia may seem like a small country, yet its landscapes are extraordinarily diverse and its culture surprisingly deep, going back millennia. Tbilisi, the capital city, is a good place to start exploring Georgia—with its Old Town, sulfur baths, cuisine, and picturesque vistas. You will discover that despite the long traditions, Georgia is a vibrant and rejuvenated country. Read more » » »
Malta, a small island in the middle of the Mediterranean, has long been a refuge for travelers and even outlaws, including some famous ones! In an article published in the Travel Examiner magazine, I follow the story of a famous artist, who escaped to Malta. He began to build a new life on the island, created magnificent art, but ultimately, his passionate soul betrayed him again… Read more » » »
The movie Loving Vincent inspired me to visit Auvers-sur-Oise, a town outside of Paris. I wanted to walk in the footsteps of the great artist, who lived, painted, and eventually died there, under tragic and still somewhat mysterious circumstances. Although Auvers has plenty of spots and buildings associated with the artist, it has kept its air of a typical, pleasant small French town. Read more » » »
