Italy Rail Passes Want to engage in La Dolce Vita? Feast on giant bowls of pasta, paper thin-prociutto and aromatic wines while passing through the dazzling landscapes of Italy. Spend as much time as you want in the countryside, Sicily or any of its great cities. Linger in lovely Venice, view all the facades of [...]

Category Town Description Mining town in Sierra Madre Mountains at over 8000 feet altitude. Almost desereted until a few years ago it is coming back to life with many outsiders moving to the area. Address Real de Catorce Nearest Larger Town: Matehuala State: San Luis Potosi By bus Real de Catorce is about 10 hours [...]

Title Pop Cafeteria – A nice cool Place to eat Category Eating Date 15 Sep 2000 Description Pop Cafeteria is just two blocks off the main plaza in Merida. When its 105º F in Merida its wonderful to walk into this air conditioned restaurant. Address Pop Cafeteria Calle 57 between calle 60 and 62 Merida, [...]

Stories from a Market Pasar Mardika, like any market, is a microcosm of the society it serves. On the surface it is the thriving, if ugly, commercial heart of the city, but the market also exemplifies the roiling tensions and brewing conflict that threatens to tear Indonesia apart. Within Mardika are sold those goods which [...]

  Description The Hospedaje Bed and Breakfast Madero 83 is a bargain with a bed in a clean dorm room and breakfast for only about $4. Address Calle Mader #83 San Cristobal de las Casas Chiapas, Mexico Five Blocks East of the main Plaza Phone (967)8-04-40 Email   Price Range $4-$12 breakfasat included Text The [...]

"This bloke had his backside over the edge of the dinghy” said Colin, our host, nursing his fifth beer of the evening, in a strange and desolate place called Shark Bay in Western Australia. “His shorts were down by his ankles, but mate, ya know, when ya gotta go, ya gotta go. I told him, [...]

My mode of time travel was ANA flight 9 that was decorated with large Pokemon figures. I got an outrageously good deal on plane tickets, the kind that makes you want to ask your row companion what they paid, just so you can gloat. But I didn’t. I sat there quietly and watched a Midsummer [...]

The economy of night travel is tremendous. Sleeping while rolling down the tracks saves time and money, both of which, for most travelers, are limited resources. The first concern about night travel is usually, "Aren’t you missing a lot of beautiful scenery? You just slept though half of Sweden!" The real question should be, "Did [...]

   Overnight trains are available on many of Europe’s national and international city-to-cityroutes.  Night trains effectively let you add an extra vacation day to your trip, since you can spend the night getting there and have the daytime free for being there. Most overnight trains also offer sleeping accommodations, which vary quite a bit in [...]

What is the name of the city, town or village where you live? Brisbane Why do you live there? My parents and girlfriend are my major considerations. Other than that, it’s a faily peaceful town with few problems relating to crime or poverty. What cultural opportunities do you have? I have opportunities but don’t engage [...]