One of our favorite things about traveling with locals is the opportunity it provides to go deep under the surface of a new destination. To not only experience off-the-beaten-track attractions but also to learn about the unique culture, history and importance of the area from the viewpoint of someone who knows it intimately. Without […]

The post Exploring the Amazing Petrified Waterfalls of Hierve el Agua, Oaxaca appeared first on A Cruising Couple.

 Belgium is one of our favorite destinations in Europe. Take a gander at these 38 pictures of Belgium to see why—and ignite your wanderlust in the process!  One of the things we love about our small community in Costa Rica is the vibrant and diverse population who lives here. While most of us expats are […]

The post 38 Pictures Of Belgium To Ignite Your Wanderlust Right Now appeared first on A Cruising Couple.

Welcome to Stockholm! There’s nothing like the excitement of arriving to a new place. While we have both traveled extensively around Europe, this is our first time to visit it together, which makes it particularly fantastic. We booked our tickets to Stockholm months ago. It was an impulse buy, based on the fact that flights […]

The post The Streets of Stockholm | A Photo Essay appeared first on A Cruising Couple.

  The Grand Canyon is one of the most inspirational and spiritual landmarks in North America. Its sheer size is daunting and practically impossible to capture effectively with a photograph.  With spans over 10 miles wide and depths over 6000 feet, you can spend a lifetime studying the canyon and never see it all.   […]

The post Sunday Snapshot| Grand Canyon Watchtower | Grand Canyon, Arizona appeared first on A Cruising Couple.

For many people, the name Macau is synonymous with one thing only: gambling. Referred to as the Las Vegas of the East, Macau has actually overtaken its American counterpart in terms of revenue and size. Prosperous Chinese mainlanders cross the border via bus; the wealthy from Hong Kong utilize the speedy ferries (and even helicopters!) […]

The post A Walk Through Macau’s Historic Center appeared first on A Cruising Couple.

Lantau Island’s Big Buddha—Is it worth it?   Tian Tan Buddha, or simply the Big Buddha, is one of the world’s largest Buddhas as well as a popular tourist attraction in Hong Kong. Serenely nestled on the hills of Lantau Island, it also takes a bit of a time commitment and varying amounts of dough (not […]

The post Lantau Island’s Big Buddha: Is It Worth It? appeared first on A Cruising Couple.

  The Clock Tower had a bit of a rough start. Building began in 1913, but lack of funding and construction delays (due to WWI) interfered.  It took nearly 8 years, but finally the clock became fully functional in 1921. The old Clock Tower is now a Declared Monument and stands strong among the surrounding […]

The post Sunday Snapshot | The Clock is Ticking | Hong Kong appeared first on A Cruising Couple.

  It’s no secret that Hong Kong has one of the most beautiful skylines in the world.     Towering skyscrapers, their reflection shimmering on Victoria Harbor, engulf on all sides. By day the lofty buildings are a reminder of just how many people cram into Hong Kong’s dense living spaces. By night the cosmopolitan […]

The post 6 Ways to Photograph the Hong Kong Skyline appeared first on A Cruising Couple.

Happy Birthday Buddha! After a harrowing bus ride, we finally arrived at Tian Tan Buddha–the world’s largest outdoor seated bronze Buddha (with quite possibly the longest name).  We alighted from the bus only to find ourselves immersed in a cloud. Despite being one of the largest Buddhas in the world, we could barely make out […]

The post Sunday Snapshot | Happy Birthday Buddha | Lantau Island, Hong Kong appeared first on A Cruising Couple.

Our first visit to Tainan was almost exactly a year ago. We didn’t plan to make exploring the historic streets of Tainan an annual event, but Andrea Bocelli happened to be performing there this past weekend. And because my husband is ahhh-mazing, he surprised me with concert tickets to see the Italian opera singer I’ve […]

The post Tainan Walking Tour: Retracing Taiwan’s Oldest Streets appeared first on A Cruising Couple.