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Want to see some of the most expensive cities in the United States? Bring your tent! Many of the more cost-heavy destinations in America can also be enjoyed via campground, including New York, Washington and even Las Vegas. Read on for details. During a flood recovery period where we had to live like cyber nomads, [...]
Flickr Photo Credit: J.S. Lander Stuck eating in the car and reading the road map? Taking turns getting nourishment on a multi day road trip? This tip’s for you.
Photo Credit: TrekHound.Com Driving from Desenzano in northern Italy on the rural road that leads to Lonato proper you’ll find a precious, memory-making restaurant known as El Convento.
Flickr Photo Credit: Ninja Poodles I think this is a super cheap but fun idea for dinner at the hostel.
Photo Credit: Lucerne Inn Recently, we were having difficulty finding a room in the city of Bangor due to a huge international folk festival they have every year.
Flickr Photo Credit: Drab Makyo This little coffee shop and Euro deli has been open a little over a month. Cinnamon lattes, mocha mint iced coffee, hot open faced ciabatta sandwiches, magazines and internet surfing are a few of the things you’ll find here.
Flickr Photo Credit: David K. Overlooking beautiful Eagle Lake in northern Maine, this basic down-home diner is open Thursday through Sunday from 7:00 a.m to 8:00 p.m.
Flickr Photo Credit: Feasting Made Easy Small, clean and offering a modest sized lunch buffet, this establishment was recommended by a family member as one of the best buffets in Aroostook County, Maine.
Flickr Photo Credit: J.S. Lander Located on Main Street in Fort Kent, just along the Canadian border is a long standing diner that’s more of a local institution than a restaurant.
Flickr Photo Credit: Johan Larsson If you’ve been a reader of this blog for a while now, you know that David and I are big fans of the picnic option while on the road.
Last night, we went out with some fellow expats to a very unique and hip restaurant in Amman . . . The Blue Fig.
Photo Credit: TrekHound.Com No, I did not get the name wrong. Located in Siem Reap, Cambodia, this open air loft-style Thai restaurant with the unique name has tons of rustic atmosphere, including an alligator farm pen on the way to the restrooms.
This restaurant and bar in Battambang, Cambodia is established on the open air upper floor of an historic riverside home. It can be a bit tricky to find, as it’s a fair bit away from the center of town.
Done in concrete, glass and steel with a modern Zen decor, this place offers commanding city views and a diverse menu with huge portion sizes.
Photo Credit: Astroguyz.Com A dirt cheap option is Jerusalem’s Muslim Quarter, this place offers open dorm beds for about 25 shekels each, with shared bathroom.
Flickr Photo Credit: Ninja Poodles In almost any country we’ve ever been in, the following items have always been available. . .
Flickr Photo Credit: Jetalone Looking to pull off a night of affordable romance on the road?
Flickr Photo Credit: Moriza With a huge loaf of French, Italian or similar type of bread and a selection of pot-luck filling options (peppers, sliced cheese, meats, condiments, etc.), this can make for a really fun gathering.
Photo Credit: TrekHound.Com This restored historic home turned atmosphere-rich ethnic restaurant in Madaba, Jordan is just what the doctor ordered after a long day of sight-seeing.
In Kuwait for the first time? Looking for a friendly, high quality, affordable restaurant?
Photo Credit: Allenby #2 B&B Looking for a charming, affordable place to stay in Jerusalem? Something right by the bus line that can take you anywhere you want to go?
Photo Credit: Astroguyz.Com So, you’ve seen the blurb in the guide book and wanting a little more information? Here’s our take:
Photo Credit: Mariam Hotel Sight seeing in Madaba and the surrounding area? Looking for an affordable, clean and friendly place to stay?
Photo Credit: TrekHound.Com Fresh off the bus in Haifa? If you don’t mind walking a bit, there’s a guest house not too far away. Here’s our take on the establishment.
Photo Credit: Palace Hotel This affordable establishment is located in the older section of downtown Amman on King Faisal Street, just up the street from the King Hussein Mosque.
Photo Credit: TrekHound.Com Fresh off the bus in Dahab? Received just about all the enthusiastic hotel pitches from well meaning drivers you can stand? Check this one out.
Photo Credit: TrekHound.Com Enjoying all of the ethnic and anthropological treats Cambodia has to offer, but still hankering for a taste of home?
Photo Credit: TrekHound.Com Ph: 0-3524-1978 (48/2 Th U. Thong, Ayuthaya) email: bannkunpra@ai-ayuthaya.com Doing the full archeological tour in Ayuthaya and looking for an affordable place to rest your weary head?
Photo Credit: TrekHound.Com Located on the main drag between Khoasan Road and Soi Rambutri, this watering hole is truly unique.
Photo Credit: TrekHound.Com Located on Soi Rambutri, near Khoasan Road in Bangkok is a charming little hole in the wall called Lotash Seed.
Photo Credit: TrekHound.Com In the Sukhumvit area of Bangkok lies a truly unique, comfortably priced Thai restaurant with tons of atmosphere.
Photo Credit: TrekHound.Com This charming eatery in the old section of Jerusalem is packed with atmosphere and boasts a comparatively diverse menu.
Photo Credit: TrekHound.Com The Colonial Palace in Cusco is really quite charming, and we are excited to have a found so much atmosphere for such a great price. It’s a quaint place to base our exploration of Peru’s Sacred Valley, and conveniently located near most of Cusco’s attractions.
Photo Credit: TrekHound.Com With a cute outdoor courtyard for customer seating, menu items with an Italian flair, and an eye for visual presentation, La Fonda de Santiago is a hit with both David and I.
This view was photographed from a castle wall near Bolzano, Italy. There are many castles in the area, as well as wineries, farm stays, ecological experiences and cultural performances. The area is also a popular destination for ski holidays in the winter.
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This Andean woman takes a break from selling her wares to socialize with tourists in Peru's Sacred Valley.
The ancient Nabatean city of Petra, Jordan provides a peek into ancient civilization and also into the local Bedouin culture, which values the social experience of drinking tea highly.
This stand of palm trees against a blue sky is located in Florida's Longboat Key, one of the islands of Sarasota. It's a popular getaway with tourists and Florida residents alike, when one wants a taste of forgotten Florida.
Exploring the world-famous archeological site of Machu Picchu takes some time. In order to make the most of your visit, it's best to arrive at Aguas Calientes an afternoon ahead of schedule and head up the mountain first thing the next morning.
This command module is part of the Saturn V rocket display at the Kennedy Space Center, which is a must-see exhibit if you only have one day at the KSC. The entire venue is right down the road from the Astronaut Hall of Fame, another fun family attraction on Florida's space coast.
This abandoned mosque in Israel lies along the shores of Lake Tiberius, otherwise known as the sea of Galilea. The view of the ancient stones and overgrown plants struck me as sort of an Indiana Jones image with a bit of Middle Eastern flair.
This resort cottage photograph was taken at the thermal hot springs resort of Papallacta, located in the mountains of Ecuador. The mist rising off of the thermal pools brings a bit of a mystical quality to the image.
