Exploring Istria this fall was a perfect end to my two weeks in Croatia. Yes, I'd heard Istria might be the new Tuscany but needed to see it to believe it.

Much of the peninsula is caught between mass tourism, holiday homes and horrid communist era buildings. That might be enough to keep you away...it shouldn't be.

Move into the interior of the region and you'll find the walled hill villages, Romanesque churches, family-run… read more »

11.16.08 | Gore Alp-X Zip-Off Jacket 03.26.08 | A visit to Sa Pa (Sapa), in Northwest Vietnam 03.21.08 | Kilimanjaro Birthday Trek 11.01.07 | Loving Laos 08.27.06 | Contourwear AnyWear Convertible Skirt

Gore Alp-X Zip-Off Jacket Sunday, November 16, 2008 At first glance: I was unsure of the underarm zips of this non-traditional biking jacket. The weight is heavier than my other gore jackets and the slim fit and slightly lower back (bike back) covers more than traditional hiking jackets Details: Biking,… read more »

What effect is the current economic situation having on your travel plans for 2009? None Traveling closer to home Taking less trips than usual Shortening planned trips Downgrading accommodations Looking for "deals" None: 0.00% Traveling closer to home: 0.00% Taking less trips than usual: 60.00% Shortening planned trips: 0.00% Downgrading accommodations: 20.00% Looking for "deals": 20.00% Total : 5

10.23.05 | Tell Us About Cool Events: weekly runs/bikes, fundraising races, meetings etc 05.15.08 | Farmers Market 10.29.05 | Sustainable Tourism Networking Evening

Moblog Entry Friday, January 05, 2007 snow day at Chautauqua — Kathy Dragon Traveler       read more »