Between four days at a hip but pricey hostel in South Beach Miami and four days in the Florida Keys (more on both later), I spent one night in the Florida City/Homestead area. It's the jumping off point for exploration of the Everglades National Forest, one of only two types of these wetlands in the … [Read more...] about Caroline in the Everglades
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Best Free and Cheap Things to Do in Sydney
I've said it once and I'll say it again: Australia is expensive. Sydney is certainly no exception and is likely more expensive than any other city in the country. While the US dollar is nearly even with the Australian dollar, it will take you much more of those dollars to buy the same items. … [Read more...] about Best Free and Cheap Things to Do in Sydney
Photo Friday: Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany
I dreamed about visiting this castle for as long as I've wanted to travel. A few years ago when I applied to be a tour guide for BusAbout, I was given King Ludwig II of Bavaria, "The Mad King," as my topic. I waxed poetic about his dream castle that was never completed, how he may have had some … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany
The Cost of Traveling in Australia: Accommodation
This is the second post in a series about the cost of traveling in Australia, this time focusing on accommodation. Keep reading next week for the budget guide to food and drinks in Australia. Another important aspect of keeping the cost of traveling in Australia low is in regards to … [Read more...] about The Cost of Traveling in Australia: Accommodation
Touring Schonbrunn Palace
My history with Europe's most beautiful palaces and residences isn't stellar. I almost had heatstroke while wandering the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles and was sick to my stomach at Hampton Court. But when in Vienna, the Hapsburg residences are unavoidable. You literally can't turn a corner in … [Read more...] about Touring Schonbrunn Palace