Expansive China Private Tour
Similar to Egypt, another favorite destination of ours, we are drawn to China’s deep, rich history, with roots in the ancient civilization period. As a result of a much less restrictive [...]
The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)! Officially Open
The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), located just 1.2 miles from the Pyramids of Giza, is one of the most ambitious museum projects in history. The museum’s full opening to the public opened on [...]
The Rise and Spread of Buddhism Across Asia
Many of our favorite destinations are deeply connected to Buddhist history, including sacred pilgrimage sites in India, mountaintop monasteries in Japan, the iconic Tiger’s Nest hike in [...]
Celebrating Kyoto’s Nintendo Museum!
Celebrating Kyoto’s Nintendo Museum! Given we are huge fans (!) of Nintendo and have made recently visited the Super Nintendo World Theme Park in Osaka, we were extremely excited to learn about [...]
Post-Pandemic Demand for Private Luxury Travel in China!
A Comprehensive Overview by Randy Lynch Despite our serious geopolitical differences, the U.S. and China are inextricably tied in a deeply interdependent economic relationship, with extensive [...]
The Explora Circuit: Our Favorite Properties in South America
Having first stayed at Explora Torres del Paine in the Chilean Patagonia many years back, we’ve long been impressed by the Explora brand. With eight adventure lodges across Chile, Argentina, and [...]
Marrakech: The Royal Mansour Hotel & Our Favorite Two-Mile Walk
By: Beatrice Turner The Royal Mansour Marrakech is a luxury hotel located in Marrakech, Morocco. It is renowned for its opulence, exquisite design, and exceptional service. Built as a tribute to [...]
Tokyo’s World-Class Transit/Shinkansen System: A Three-Tier Overview
October 1, 2024: Celebrating the Shinkansen’s 60th Anniversary! In a recent Financial Times article, Jamie Lafferty notes that the Shinkansen Bullet Train pulls into Tokyo Station at 6:16 AM and [...]
Galapagos Protected Area Expansion & Weather Guide
Our Galápagos vessel survey includes an assessment of the various vessels plying the Galápagos seas. The ships reviewed range from small, chartered yachts to large 90-100 passenger [...]
Shunkaen Bonsai Garden & Museum + Personal Lesson Experience
Tokyo is known to hold Japan’s finest collection of Bonsai trees, and the Shunkaen Bonsai Garden and Museum is no exception to this rule. We LOVE this place, and find an approximately two-hour [...]
Our Overview of Athens
By: Beatrice Turner Athens, one of the oldest cities in the world, is truly an open-air museum. In this historic town, you’ll walk in the footsteps of the great minds that created democracy, [...]