Visiting The Medieval Village of Eze in France
We started our tour of Monte Carlo in Monaco, and Visiting the Medieval Village of Eze in France, by driving along the scenic roads of the Moyenne Corniche. From here we had magnificent views over Villefranche -sur-mer and the peninsula of Saint Jean Cap Ferrat, where...
Things I Learned about Monaco and Monte Carlo
I had known a couple of things about Monaco before I visited ... but not a lot. I was always confused between Monaco and Monte Carlo. These are the Things I Learned about Monaco and Monte Carlo, and what I learned from a tour of the country, which we booked through...
What to do in Katakolon, Greece
Katakolon, Greece is a hole-in-the-wall port that is surprisingly charming. The port of Katakolon or Katakolo is a popular stop for cruise ships, offering an opportunity for passengers to visit the site of Olympia. We opted not to go to UNESCO World Heritage Site of...
Nick the Greek and Exploring the island of Corfu in Greece
Let me tell you about Nick the Greek and exploring the island of Corfu in Greece. I am fairly sure that when you get off a cruise ship in Greece, the waiting hordes of taxi drivers suss we passengers out, and come up with a name that they think will resonate with us....
What to do in Kotor in Montenegro for a day
If you have ever wondered What to do in Kotor in Montenegro for a day, we will share our experiences with you. Kotor, in Montenegro, is known as the Bride of Adriatic and is ethereally beautiful from the moment you enter Boka Kotorska. Kotor was a city of traders and...
Learning about Lisbon from a local
We spent some time with Nuno, a local Lisbon man from Lisbon Riders, a tour company where we spent our day Learning about Lisbon from a local. There is nothing like spending a day with a person who was born and bred and adores his city. We were on a Spain and Portugal...
What to do in Dubrovnik for a Day
What to do in Dubrovnik for a Day. The city of Dubrovnik is located in the south of the beautiful country of Croatia, and lies on the Dalmatian peninsula. It is positioned on the azure blue waters of the Adriatic Sea, and as a walled city, you will get a large dose of...
Must Visit Sites in Hoi Chi Minh City
When you visit Vietnam, these are the Must Visit Sites in Hoi Chi Minh City (Saigon). Saigon is the more familiar name of this very popular city to visit. The city is beautiful, diverse and might I mention, great bang for your buck, for Vietnamese dong in this case....
Saigon Street Food Tour of Ho Chi Minh City by Motorbike
One of the best ways to understand this sprawling and the frenetic city is to do a Saigon Street Food Tour of Ho Chi Minh City by Motorbike .. at night. This Vietnamese city is called Ho Chi Minh, but the locals still refer to it as Saigon. Gordon chose the tour...
A Study in Contrast when you visit Le Meridien Saigon
Le Meridien Saigon is one of Ho Chi Minh City’s most ultra-modern 5-star hotels. If you like bright and shiny things, you will love this hotel. It is located across from the shipping dry dock on the Saigon River, and the crazy relentless motorbike traffic of this very...