Month: October 2024

I know, I know. After not posting for a year, I’m on a roll. Initially, I was going to include this post in my 2022 gift guide, but the gift…

NYC’s Summit Observation Deck, one of the newest and most immersive observation decks in the city, is located on the top four floors of the new One Vanderbilt skyscraper next…

Barcelona offers visitors the chance to explore an array of sports in a completely unique and exciting way. Whether you’re wanting to try a new sport or develop your skills,…

It may not be the main reason to visit the famous archaeological site, but encounters with wildlife in Tikal are an added benefit of the experience. First and foremost known…

The Best Gifts for Photography LoversItems they’ll actually use and love!There’s a lot of gimmicky stuff out there for photography lovers. This gift guide doesn’t showcase any of them. I…

So we have (finally) bought an apartment in Nice, France! But this was not, however, a feat that was accomplished easily or quickly! MB (Monsieur Bleu) and I had spent…

Spring in Istanbul is mild, with temperatures ranging from 10°C to 20°C (50°F to 68°F). The weather can be quite variable, so it’s important to be prepared for both warm…

Thanks to the internet, budget airlines, and platforms like Airbnb, Trustedhousesitters and Couchsurfing, it really does feel like the world is our oyster. Destinations that once seemed remote and unthinkable…

By Joan Torres 2 Comments Last updated on September 26, 2024 Wanna travel to Venezuela with Against the Compass? Join us on a 2-week adventure across Canaima National Park, Los…

With actual physical travel on hold at the moment, I have been scratching that itch and keeping the travel bug somewhat satiated through words and pictures. I find that immersing…