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Monthly Archives: October 2024
[Amsterdam, Netherlands, May 25, 2024] Back in 2000, I was travelling back to the US after spending the Christmas of my freshman year in college in Bulgaria. International connections to Sofia were dismal back then, and the cheapest way for me to fly back to the US was to spend 19 hours in Amsterdam. Did I have a crappy day in Amsterdam? No, I did not, because I spent the whole 19… Read More
Often overshadowed by the three bigger main Hawaiian islands, Kauai is more laid-back and less touristy. Its compact size makes it a perfect destination for a first-time Hawaii visitor or for a repeat visitor who wants a less intense experience. When to Visit People assume that Hawaii weather is consistent year-round. However, just like on the bigger islands, the weather varies with the elevation and the time of year. Unless all you… Read More
[Hot Springs, AR, Mar 24, 2024] We woke up to a lightly chilly and cloudy weather, but that did not deter us from spending some time outside. On our way in yesterday, we noticed an observation tower in the mountains. I hadn’t heard about it, but a quick internet search revealed it’s Hot Springs Mountain Tower. The 216-foot (58 m) tower opened in 1983 and is the third tower on this site…. Read More
[Little Rock / Hot Springs, AR, Mar 23, 2024] The benefit of our long day yesterday was that we had much less driving to do today. Our first stop was Arkansas’ capital, Little Rock, just 2 hours away. There were two attractions here I wanted to see – the William J Clinton Presidential Library and the Arkansas State Capitol. Presidential Libraries bring together the documents and artifacts of a President and his… Read More
