For the next three days we would visit the Tonle Sap floating villages and Angkor Wat (including the famous Angkor sunrise). I was recommended the guide company – Angkor Guide Sam – by my friend Brad. Brad and his wife have lived in China for the past few years and on their recent trip to … Continue reading Tonle Sap Floating Village
On our final day in Venice we decided to visit the lagoon islands of San Michele, Murano, and Burano. We had no idea we would end the day with Damien Hirst at the 18th century Venetian mansion, Palazzo Grassi. The best thing about visiting the lagoon islands is that you can take the public transit … Continue reading Venice, Day 3: Lagoon Islands and Damien Hirst
After our second day of sightseeing, we began our night with a good ol’ fashioned Venetian ghost tour. Our tour guide picked us up from the top of the Rialto bridge and we began our walking tour through the city. Our tour guide’s family had been in Venice for many generations. She was a fabulous guide … Continue reading Venice, Night 2: Venetian Ghost Tales and Squid Ink Pasta
We stayed in a neighborhood of locals, artists, and students: Dorsoduro. Just a hop over the Grand Canal, it’s a less crowded, cheaper part of Venice. In the morning we found the neighborhood piazza. A farmer’s market was happening: Fresh flowers and produce on sale. Neighbors catching up with each other, older folks sunning in … Continue reading Venice: Day 2
We made our way to Venice via train. The train ride from Florence is only 2 and 1/2 hours. We ended up sitting next to an older New Jersey couple on their 30th wedding anniversary trip through Italy. It was nice to exchange conversations about our travels thus far. After a pleasant ride we got … Continue reading Venice: Day 1
Savvy Roving 