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If you are visiting Washington DC, spend a day on a day trip to Old Town Alexandria. Alexandria is a postcard-pretty and well preserved 18th century town and full of history.   A long time ago Alexandria was a big port and the commercial center of the region. Many historic buildings remain from those days and otherwise the town has a ...

This self-guided Capitol Hill walk will take you to the world-famous halls of the US Capitol, Washington DC. In addition we will visit the Library of Congress and the US Botanic Gardens right below the hill. Capitol Hill walk to the US Capitol To see all these attractions you will preferably need a full day and prepare your visit in ...

This post will show you what to see in Krakow Old Town in one day. Krakow in the south of Poland is the country’s former royal capital and full of art, history and culture. Walking in Krakow Old Town is like stepping back in time. What about the trumpeter playing from the top of the church tower – every hour ...

We made a self-drive trip to the most interesting areas of Miami, Florida and spent a great day driving around and sightseeing in Miami.  The Miami area is huge and there is so much to see that you don’t even know about. So it will help you if you know where to go and what to see. But try to ...

Miami Beach, if any, is the ideal cycling destination. South Beach bike paths are many and you can easily bike along Ocean Drive and the miles long beach promenade. Or take any quiet South Beach street and feel the tropics and the great art deco. This post will help you explore Miami’s South Beach along bike paths. We took bikes ...

In this post we will show you our Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges drive from Melbourne. It was a day trip to the wine-producing district of Yarra Valley and back over the mighty Dandenong Ranges. Our drive also takes you to Healesville Sanctuary, a perfect place to get close to native Australian wildlife. Like this cute koala: Healesville Sanctuary, Yarra ...

Phillip Island is famous for its Little Penguins that waddle from the sea every day at sunset, in all weather. The penguins – and koalas, kangaroos and other nature wonders – can best be explored on a Phillip Island self drive trip. The island is just two hours from Melbourne which makes a perfect day trip or even better if ...

Sydney, Australia is the perfect travel destination that as a modern metropolis offers a huge amount of activities to do. The city has many world-famous sights and the centre is small enough to walk between the sights. I made a Sydney walking itinerary to help you explore the top sights of the Australian metropolis.  This post will show you the ...

The scenic South Coast of New South Wales is a perfect road trip destination. Kiama, Minnamurra, Jervis Bay, Hyams Beach, Tilba Tilba, Merimbula… And Kangaroo Valley if you like a side trip. The Merimbula to Sydney highway winds between green hills and turquoise ocean waters. Or maybe you prefer the well marked tourist routes that take you to remote villages ...

When in Victoria, Australia wanted to go sightseeing in Melbourne. How was it and what did we see in the Australian metropolis of four million people? To get to the sights we mostly walked. We also used the free circle tram and, when needed, other trams to more distant locations.  We will now tell you what the top sights of Melbourne ...