Aiguille du Midi: A Free Ride to the Top of the World

The Mer de Glace is melting and moving. That’s really no surprise, since that’s what glaciers do, and France’s largest alpine glacier is no exception. It’s just that the measurement...Read More

It’s a Small World at Miniatur Wunderland in Hamburg

Back in 2007, I wrote about visiting Miniatur Wunderland in Hamburg, Germany, a toy train-lover’s dream world. Since then they’ve expanded quite a bit and this year opened a mini international...Read More

It Wouldn’t be La Roche Bluegrass Festival without a Little Rain

I was hoping to get through this weekend at the La Roche Bluegrass Festival in La Roche sur Foron, France, without getting wet, but it seems to be part of the festival tradition for a few showers to put in...Read More

One Very Rainy Day in Florianopolis

Story and photos by Kayte Deioma Even though I write for Rainy Day Traveler, I prefer that it doesn’t rain when I’m on the road. It just makes the trip all around easier. But since I do travel...Read More

Caboclo Coffee Experience – From Plant to Cup

Having a cup of coffee with brother and sister Claudio and Ginha Andrade is not exactly like sitting down at your local Starbucks. It starts with a drive to the Santo Antonio de Lisbao neighborhood in...Read More

Plaza Itapema Resort & Spa

story and photos by Kayte Deioma A concerted zen mindset lets me ignore the discomfort of walking on rocks as I make my way slowly around the knee-deep loop of the meditation pool. The rounded stones are...Read More