Postcards from a solo adventure traveler…
From Military Stronghold to Literary Legend – the Chateau d’If
A mere 20-minute ferry ride from the historic Old Port of Marseille, the most famous legend in French literature becomes reality at the Château d’If.
Journey to the Edge of Africa – The Road to Solitaire
Day Three of my 2000-mile journey across Namibia takes me from the scorched Great Dune Field of the Namib to the eerie fogbound shores of Walvis Bay.
Journey to the Edge of Africa – The Great Dune Field and Sossusvlei
Day Two of my 2,000-mile journey across Namibia begins in Sossusvlei, watching the sun rise over the iconic red dunes of the Namib Desert.
Journey to the Edge of Africa – From Windhoek to the Namib Desert
From the central Khomas Highlands and Windhoek to the Namib Desert, the first stage of a 2,000-mile adventure across Namibia.
Paris – Vermeer at the Louvre
A landmark exhibition recently opened at the Louvre in Paris, “Vermeer and the Masters of Genre Painting,” features one third of master’s complete opus and explores his creative relationship with other major artists of the Dutch Golden Age.
The Ultimate Amalfi Coast Getaway – Hotel Santa Caterina
Recognized as one of the crown jewels of Italy’s famed Amalfi Coast, the family-run luxury Hotel Santa Caterina is a cliff-side Art Nouveau mansion that has been delighting guests for over a century with flawless service and breathtaking views of the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Gulf of Thailand Paradise Preserved – Santhiya Koh Pha-Ngan
In a remote corner of the Gulf of Thailand, Santhiya Resort and Spa combines its superb location on the island of Koh Pha-Ngan with a strong commitment to the conservation of its natural and cultural heritage to put in contemporary context the mystique of the historic Kingdom of Siam.
Chiang Mai at its Lanna Thai Best – Tamarind Village
In the heart of Chiang Mai’s Old City, Tamarind Village is a charming boutique hotel that translates ancient Northern Thai architecture into an inviting contemporary version of a traditional Lanna village.
Thailand’s Lanna Heritage Shines Through in Contemporary Chiang Mai
Over the past centuries, the commercial center Chiang Mai, the once capital of the Lanna Kingdom in northern Thailand has shifted eastward from its fortified historic center to an area between its moat and the Ping River, where it is dominated by the famous Vieng Ping Night Bazaar.
Thailand’s Lanna Past Comes Alive in Chiang Mai – The City within the Moat
Founded over seven centuries ago in the foothills of the Himalayas as the capital of the ancient Kingdom of Lanna, Chiang Mai has preserved within its medieval center the Buddhist treasures and traditions that make it today’s cultural capital of Thailand.
In Marseille, France – New Landmarks for an Ancient City
Long shunned by tourists for its gritty reputation, Marseille, the colorful ancient threshold between France and the Mediterranean basin is undergoing a spectacular renaissance. At its core is the new waterfront Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilizations.
Notable Museums of Lyon
First a flourishing Gallo-Roman center, then a financial and industrial powerhouse, Lyon has long been a fertile ground for museums. From fine arts to the history of silk, and from Gallo-Roman civilization to the invention of the cinema, there are over 20 museums in Lyon to satisfy the most diverse interests.
Written on the Wall – the Story of Lyon
Over the past three decades, talented local artists have narrated the history of Lyon, France, by turning entire buildings into giant trompe l’oeil frescoes.
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Josette King
I was barely in my teens when travel became a driving force in my life. Now as a travel writer and photographer, I have visited over 45 countries in some of the most photogenic corners of the planet, taking tens of thousands of pictures along the way. With my work, I thrive to capture the natural and cultural uniqueness of each area I visit. Get to know me better…
