Not up to speed with your deities? Let us help. Kashi Vishwanath is one of the most revered and important Hindu temples, dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located in Varanasi, also known as Kashi or Banaras, in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.
It is one of the Twelve Jyotirlingas: It is one…
Another day, another chance to be zealots and convey the miracle that is rail. We have enough rail content on our site to keep you busy until the cows come home. We often feature the USA's Amtrak, because it often needs a little love. The US government doesn't really give it…
Here's another one of our posts that, via the miracle of YouTube, transports you elsewhere than where you are. In this case, it's a beauty, especially if you have a thing for Donkeys. This adventure is a winding self-drive through Spain to the city of Mijas Pueblo. Why here? Mijas Pueblo…
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When most of us think of Australia, it's places like Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide. They all seem to get the best PR and, hence, the visitors. In fact, in the year ending September 2023, Australia saw over 6.11 million international visitors. This is still below the pre-pandemic peak of 8.66 million in…
Cruise news! If you're on the ball when travel is the aim, you won't be surprised that there are lots of options out there. Every kind of style, location, destination and brand. We have a number of cruise affiliates who do a fabulous job in catering just what you need. We thank…
Don't get left out! Sometimes we just want a break from it all. Arrrrgh. It could be work. It could be family. It could just be the daily grind. Maybe it's creaking bones. No matter what, you just want to make a beeline in the opposite direction. Well, here's your chance. Click…
Quito? Neato! This time by train.
We're very fortunate that many of the big content creators have, over the past year or so, been releasing stories, videos and how to visit places that you might want to visit. The films are created, released and then made available on YouTube. When you have creators…
... we might get these toys over on our side of the pond. Are you listening, Renault? Even though we don't drive all that much anymore here on the west coast of North America, that doesn't mean that we still can't drool over the cars from The Motherland. It's been many years since…
We tend to have a bit of fun with the titles of our posts. Why not? Life is short. Enjoy it. But this post excuses itself by the sheer interest of what it is and where it is. We're pretty sure that it's a question mark to many, but it's definitely…
...want to go to it. Welcome to La-la-land. Los Angeles, USA. It still has the punch and the awe and the draw that it's ever had. Just the names have been changed to protect the innocent. Some innocent, some asking for it. But, much like a modern Rome, LA has had…
This is not your parent's Rwanda anymore. In these days of easy travel, social media and fairly decent prices, you can now get almost anywhere and can go to places you wouldn't have dreamed even five years ago. But that's what travel is like now. A good example of that is today's Rwanda. The…
Hyatt? Let's try it. As part of our job, staying up to date on the latest action in the travel world, we (like many sites such as ours) tend to be bedazzled when something new and glitzy appears, especially when it's coming from a known brand with a long history and an enviable reputation.…
This is the self-preservation society. Want to join, mate? Will you pass the Stelvio Pass? If you have no idea what we're talking about, let us bring you up to date, mate. The Stelvio Pass, or Passo dello Stelvio, in the Italian Alps is renowned for several compelling reasons, making it a…
Maremma calls! Fear not. Are you in charge of travel planning? Relax. we're here to help you save the day. Let's get started, shall we? Maremma is a geographical region in Lazio and Tuscany. The largest city is Grosseto. Lazio and Tuscany are certainly some of the top destination when travelers point their…
Not just a pretty picture. In this east coast county, known as the Garden of Ireland, we'll find splendid landscapes, a coastline ideal for strolling, whisky distilleries, local producers working with care, historic gems everywhere, and even golden beaches.
Wicklow, often called the "Garden of Ireland," is a truly captivating place to visit due to…
Man, if there is anything that will get us more excited than trains and planes, it has to be trams. Sad, I know. They're not everywhere, and that's the thing that makes them so beguiling. Thus, being able to find one and ride one is an absolute thrill for transport geeks like us.…
A retrospective post about sea food, seafood and gluttony. Or would that be gluten-y Where Я your manners?
Cruises are a dream come true to most people. All you can eat, or you can drink, all you can stomach, and all you can't. And as the old old saying goes, nothing succeeds like…
Your editor has been digging out images from slides and pictures from many decades shot and scanned from my snap-happy father. I had rediscovered them after my better half purchased a scanner for all of them to be saved forever. I will always thank her for that. Parsing through them over several…
East meets west, and we're all winners. Now is one of the better times in human history. It is much easier to get around, compared to decades past. Technology is, let's face it, amazing. And, in many cases, prices are aimed at nearly everyone's pocket. Yes, the world is generally…