What was once a part of the Russian Empire in the 19th century has become the thriving Finnish capital, and a great place to spend a day. Despite its location in the Baltic Sea Helsinki has very little medieval history. Finland was industrialized in the mid-1800’s and Helsinki beautifully displays that centuries meticulous urban design…
Month: February 2019
Roman Holiday
We have visited Rome twice. The first time was a whirlwind day as part of a Mediterranean cruise. As fast paced as that day was I do remember two things very vividly. We had lunch at an outdoor café under black lace umbrellas to shade us from the midday sun, ate a plate of pasta,…
The Five Question Philosophy for Effective Travel Interactions (or How to Talk to Practically Anyone)
The most bizarre thing happens when I am on vacation; I talk to everyone. Normally reserved around strangers, any hesitancy I have melts away under bright skies and exotic locales. It’s quite intoxicating. I will start up conversations with strangers in a queue, in a bar, on buses and trains, practically anywhere that I find…
Port of Call – Santorini
Formed around the collapsed crater of a volcano, Santorini is one of the most beautiful Greek islands in the Aegean Sea. Bright blue Mediterranean waters, whitewashed walls and azure domed roofs make this the most colourful and oft photographed of all the islands. Fira, the main city, sits atop a dramatic cliff making this a…