Like most top-notch tourist draws in the world, before most travelers even arrive in Budapest, they’ll typically have a slideshow of iconic images swirling in their mind. Paramount among the scenes of Budapest is the drop-dead gorgeous Hungarian Parliament building, the regal set of bridges that span the Danube, and naturally, the sight of a …
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Travelly Picture: Hope Cove, South Devon, England
We went on summer vacation to South Devon, and I took this picture of this little town called Hope Cove from the Southwest Coastal Path. I recommend doing the same to anyone.
A Quest to Buy Westvleteren 12 Beer at the Sint Sixtus Abbey
By all accounts, the good monks at the Sint Sixtus Abbey in Vleteren, Belgium produce some of the most heavenly brews on earth. And one of their beers, Westvleteren 12, is regarded by many who know way more about beer than me as the world’s finest. In fact, if you punch in ‘world’s best beer’ …
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Travelly Picture: Hong Kong Skyline
I dreamed about going to Hong Kong forever, and most of that was because of the skyline. Here’s a picture I took of it from some mountain above town.
Rolling The Dice at The Double Down Saloon in Las Vegas
Dive bars are like a boxes of chocolates. Or slot machines. You never quite know what you’re going to get. By definition, dive bars are all rough around the edges on the outside. Often though, they are warm, welcoming, and some of the most genuine establishments in the world on the inside. But you never …
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Here’s A Handful of Packing Tips For Your Trip to Europe
As we approach the full-fledged heart of summer, which also is the peak season for travelling in Europe, I thought it would be a good time to share a few of the packing tips I’ve learned along the way. So, for all you about to board a plane and hop across the Atlantic and …
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Travelly Picture: Sunset Over The Danube in Belgrade
When we were in Belgrade, we used to go watch sunsets at this big fort they have there overlooking the river. This is a picture of one of them and a guy.
You Definitely Oughta Go To Zihuatanejo
One of Mexico’s pearls on the Pacific, Zihuatanejo (or ‘Zi-wa’ as many locals affectionately call it) is a chilled-out seaside paradise that still manages to fly a bit under the tourist radar. Well, with one huge notable exception, but we will get to that a little bit later on. I spent a few weeks …
Travelly Picture: Batu Caves, Malaysia
When you visit Kuala Lumpur, you are legally required to visit Batu Caves. Well, at least it seems that way anyway. It’s a cool place though, because there’s some steep steps, some mischievous monkeys, and a shrine to a god. Here’s a picture from the top of the steps of some statue and the metropolis …
Travelly Picture: Fruit Store on Isla Holbox, Mexico
Isla Holbox is an island off the coast of Mexico that feels more Caribbean than Mexican. Case in point, this colorful store. I may not speak Spanish, but when I saw the sign, I figured we could buy some fruit there. We did, and then we ate it.