Author Archives: Megan Starr

Bishkek’s 10th Microdistrict: Nostalgia From the First Place I Visited in Central Asia

Bishkek microdistrict 10 photo 1

Disclaimer: This post actually references the 10th microdistrict as that is where my adventures always start when I head out to the area in Bishkek.  Photos are from there, parks around it, the 11th, 12th, and 5th microdistricts, as well.  All are within walking distance and are unique in their own rights.   I’ll never forget […]

Best Champagne Books: Guides and Books about Champagne (France)

Best Champagne Books (guides and books about Champagne in France)

After taking a Champagne tour in France, one of the things I regretted most was not educating myself more about the drink before going.  This is a guide to the best Champagne books out there. It will include guides and books about Champagne as well as informative resources about the Champagne region of France. Best […]

How to Easily Get From Bari to Polignano a Mare (in 2024!)

how to get from bari to polignano a mare cheaply by train station

Getting from Bari to Polignano a Mare is actually a fairly easy process if you want to go by train. This guide explains how to make this journey! This is a step-by-step to getting to the beautiful views of Polignano a Mare from Bari Central Station by train. Click here if you’re looking for Polignano a […]

11 Best Rovaniemi Tours: Northern Lights, Huskies, and More!

Dog sledding in Rovaniemi Finland Lapland

Many people travel to Rovaniemi from afar, therefore planning your trip to Lapland and northern Finland can be a challenge and visitors will be grateful for the many Rovaniemi tours that are available. This guide lists the best and most popular Lapland tours in Rovaniemi – from a BBQ under the northern lights to eating […]

Lake Kaindy, Kazakhstan: A Travel Guide to the Famous Sunken Forest

Lake Kaindy and Kolsai Lakes in Kazakhstan Sunken forest blue lake

Kazakhstan is easily one of the most beautiful countries on the planet and the country constantly flies under the travel radar when it shouldn’t. Especially when places like Lake Kaindy, Kazakhstan’s famous sunken forest, exist. This is a travel guide to Lake Kaindy, part of the Kolsai Lakes in southeastern Kazakhstan, discussing how to visit […]