Oslo was founded in 1000AD, and has since been the Economic and Governmental Capital of Norway. The city was completely destroyed by fire in 1624 and was moved closer to Akershus Fortress, built approximately in 1290 so the city would have some better defense from invaders. Later the city was renamed Kristiania in 1877 and lasted until 1925 when it…read more →
While New York is certainly the place to be over the Holiday Season, the cold of winter is a chilling reminder as to why the term “Snow Bird” was created. After enjoying the Holidays Suzy and I headed south to the Sunshine State. This was just in the nick of time as the Northeast was hammered again and again by…read more →
Although a New Yorker, after circling the globe in 210 days, Suzy and I agree, New York is a one of a kind city. We arrived just in time for the Holidays and the city is all decked out in Holiday decoration. In my opinion, there is no better time to visit New York than during the Christmas Holiday season. …read more →
After enjoying the beauty and hospitality of Bali, Suzy and I set our sights to the US mainland. We have been traveling the globe since April and we wanted to be back in the US to spend the Holidays with family. Both Suzy and I had never been to Hawaii and thought it would make an excellent detour as we…read more →
When it comes to Bali, most people do not really know anything about this island. Most think of great beaches, some think of Indonesian dancers. Both would be right. Suzy and I arrived in Denpasar and grabbed a cab to Kuta, the best known beach area in Bali. We made a reservation at the Kuta Silver Beach Resort and were…read more →
With great delight, Suzy and I have made it to the island of Singapore, just south of the Malayan peninsula. The name Singapore comes from the name given to this island by Prince Sang Nila Ultama in 1299. This Srivijayan Prince was out looking for a new capital for his empire and came across this island. While on the island…read more →
After Kuala Lumpur, Suzy and I boarded a train for Penang, a small island on the Northwest coast of Malaysia. We were excited to arrive as most magazines and tourist information tout Penang as Malaysia’s newest hot-spot. We checked into the Copthorne Orchid Hotel and enjoyed the beach and the hotels fabulous pool. It is in this Northern area of…read more →
You’ll find Siem Reap in the Northwest region of Cambodia. As you look around it is quite a bit different from Phnom Penh. Here you’ll find French colonial and Chinese architecture amidst ancient temples built between 800 and 1100ad. Suzy and I came here to explore he temples, and explore we did as every day we set out into the…read more →
When you arrive in Kuala Lumpur you’ll find it a large major city most like any other except for the fact that it is the home of the Petronas Towers. We’ve seen the photos; they are the two silver towers with the two floor bridge that interconnects them. Surprisingly they held the record for the tallest structures in the world…read more →
Suzy and I arrived in Phnom Penh from Chiang Mai. We came to explore and enjoy the history and culture of this country. Phnom Penh seemed to be a good place to start as it is this country’s largest city. The people here are friendly and eager to interact with you. They often ask where you’re from and are quick…read more →
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