Featured photo: mud volcano!
Cartagena, Colombia I must admit that, as a child of the 70's and 80's, the very first thing I think of when I hear "Cartagena, Colombia," is Michael Douglas's voice speaking the city's name in[…]
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Drilling into a volcano
Naples, Italy: “Scientists to drill 13,000ft into active volcano in test that could cause earthquake…” Coincidentally, I hear that Ireland is lovely in October. Ahem.
The Philippines: Beautiful & Delicious!
Once upon a time I had no idea what chicken adobo was. Now I want to visit the Philippines.
How to Pack for an Iceland Roadtrip
So you’ve found that amazing airfare to Reykjavík and just had to grab it! But what do you bring?
Eyeballing Eyjafjallajökull in Iceland
Iceland is a country of glorious scenery – and it just got more accessible.
State of the Blog: Mastering an Irish university
Perhaps you’ve noticed the sound of crickets around the blog. Here’s why.
Hallooo from the Highlands!
A lovely view from Inverlochy and some teasers of more to come!
Expat life: Looking forward, looking back
Having family split over 3 countries can lead to a bit of chaos, especially when a baby's due date is part of the planning. New jobs and the ability to finally have our belongings sent[…]
Herculaneum: Pompeii’s mud-covered sister city
Naples, Italy You've probably heard of Pompeii, home of ash-covered treasures and the famous plaster casts of the bodies of unfortunate victims from Vesuvio's eruption in 79 A.D. New excavation techniques using were formulated, amazing[…]
WoW vs. RL: Un’Goro Crater
Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania / Un’Goro Crater, Kalimdor I love travel in its many, many forms. When I am not out traipsing about the earth in search of new and funny adventures, I will often[…]
Race to the Blue Grotto!
Capri, Italy Living in Naples gives one all sorts of opportunities for adventure, eating, and uber-tourist activities. A travel outfit affiliated with my employer had a day trip heading to Capri, so I joined in. […]
Beautiful Activities on Tenerife
Tenerife, Spain There is so much to like about travel to a volcanic island that it's really hard for me to narrow it down. I mean it's: 1) travel, 2) a volcano, and 3) an[…]
Featured photo: El Teide
Tenerife, Spain As you may know, I love volcanoes and warm weather nearly as much as I love camels. So when Linda of Islandmomma offered to be my guide around Tenerife, I jumped at the[…]
The awesome power of Haka.
Another travel blogger linked this video on Facebook today. It's awesome and fantastic. Seriously. Gets the blood moving and makes you wish you were Māori. Can't see it? Watch it on YouTube: http://youtu.be/JuhcZX9rFRM […]
Where Do I Find Me a Drunk Maya God?
Today's post comes to us from Marina K. Villatoro of Travel Experta. Guatemala has just risen greatly in my estimation. Drunken Mayan gods? Mystical shamans? Volcanoes and lakes? Sign me up! :D Ahhhh![…]
Morocco: City of the Dead
Rissani, Morocco Among all of the amazing experiences in Morocco that I've been savoring (and oddly reluctant to share), the final day of camel trekking ranks right at the top. It started with waking up[…]
The Best Arancini in Italy
Catania, Italy I had not really intended on going anywhere for the weekend, but Dario had other plans. After a short discussion on possible destinations, we decided on Sicily. It was time to find the[…]
Help me plan my trip to Morocco
4 March 2011 I am terribly excited about my upcoming trip to Morocco, and yet I am also nervous. I tend to over-plan things because I like to have info, know my options, make the[…]