Five Experiences Not to Miss at the Grand Canyon

by Vera Holroyd | Apr 2, 2018 | Travel Tips, Travel, Adventure Travel

I dreamed about seeing the Grand Canyon in person since I was a little girl growing up in Slovenia. It was one of the big items on my bucket list. I did visit it soon after I moved to the U.S. 20+ years ago and it was even more impressive than any of the pictures I...

Common Tourist Mistakes to Avoid in Venice, Italy

by Vera Holroyd | Jan 31, 2018 | Most Popular, Travel Tips, Travel

Venice has always had a special place in my heart. I visited many times when I was younger because I grew up in neighboring Slovenia and I could not wait to show it to my kids – who have never been to Italy before – on one of our trips to Europe. We...

Helpful Guide for Navigating the Tokyo Metro System

by Vera Holroyd | Jan 27, 2018 | Travel Tips, Travel

Even if you are a total pro at taking public transportation in large cities around the world, Tokyo subway system can be daunting, especially for first time visitors. First there is the language barrier. Then, an insanely big area to cover and equally insane number of...

Helpful Tips for Visiting Temples and Shrines in Japan

by Vera Holroyd | Jan 26, 2018 | Travel Tips, Travel

If you are planing a trip to Japan, chances are, you will visit at least one temple or shrine. They are everywhere and in addition to being places of worship, many temples and shrines are also big tourist attractions. In Tokyo, for example, Meiji Shrine and Sensoi...

Four Ways to Connect with Ernest Hemingway in Cuba

by Vera Holroyd | Jan 25, 2018 | Most Popular, Travel Tips, Travel

There was a long list of reasons why I wanted to go to Cuba. Ernie was one of them. Ernie, as in Ernest Hemingway, one of America’s most celebrated literary masters, famous for his legendary life style and quirky personality as much as his writings. Ernie, who also...