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Molyvos Harbor of Lesvos, Greece

Posted by Stephen Bugno | October 9, 2017 | Destinations, Europe, Greece, Photo of the Week |

Molyvos Harbor of Lesvos, Greece When I arrive, Theofilos tells me Molyvos is a five-star town. It won’t take me long to see what he’s talking about. The old town here is capped with a Byzantine-era castle and the lower town has some nice harbor-front restaurants, sweeping views of the coast, and really friendly residents. The relaxed town is fashioned the “tourist capital of Lesvos” but even in mid-May there are hardly any tourists around. “Authentic lifestyle” comes to mind more easily than “touristy”. Greece is known for its delicious cuisine, but it’s especially fresh and well-prepared on the island of Lesvos. On...

Know this Before Dancing in Cuba

Posted by Stephen Bugno | September 21, 2017 | Caribbean, Cuba, Cultural Snippets, Destinations, Traveler's Desk |

This post is a special feature by Lisa Neylan. Know this Before Dancing in Cuba Cuba captivates on so many levels, it’s hard to know where to begin. From old cars to sidecars and horseback rides to mountaintop ziplines, the daylight hours will never disappoint. It is imperative, however, to save some energy for the unequivocal swoon factor of this island nation: Dance. After twelve days of dedicated booty shaking, we came away with more than a few new moves and a handful of observations. Below is a summary of our findings–but I won’t blame you if you must go...

Best Places to get Outside in Kyrgyzstan

Posted by Stephen Bugno | September 5, 2017 | Asia, Destinations, Kyrgyzstan, Practical Traveler, Travel Tips |

Best Places to get Outside in Kyrgyzstan Kyrgyzstan is an excellent destination to get outdoors. There are numerous ways and places for outdoor adventures including hiking, trekking, mountain climbing, horseback riding, swimming, whitewater rafting, skiing, cycling, and more. Think of a country filled with craggy mountains, green pastures, alpine meadows, and hundreds of lakes. Then think of very hospitable semi-nomadic Kyrgyz people who make their summer homes up in the high-altitude pastures, many of whom welcome travelers and hikers to stay overnight or offer meals. It’s hard to find a better nature-culture 1-2 punch anywhere on the planet. In fact,...

Introducing: Semi-Nomadic Life in Kyrgyzstan

Posted by Stephen Bugno | August 9, 2017 | Asia, Cultural Snippets, Destinations, Kyrgyzstan, Traveler's Desk |

Introducing: Semi-Nomadic Life in Kyrgyzstan Time to milk the mares. Up on the jailoo (pasture) in rural Kyrgyzstan, female horses are milked up to six times per day. Their milk is made into kumis – a lightly fermented drink that is popular among Kyrgyz people as well as travelers who stop by roadside stalls, (or a local’s yurt!) to buy some. We stopped by this family’s yurt to taste kumis and eat fresh homemade bread and cream. It was a short detour on the second day of our trip around Kyrgyzstan. When our guide asked, “Do you want to taste...

Gavathas Church in Lesvos Greece

Posted by Stephen Bugno | August 2, 2017 | Destinations, Europe, Greece, Photo of the Week |

Gavathas Church in Lesvos Greece This photo of Gavathas Church is a classic image you might picture when thinking of Greece. I was driving around Lesvos Island and took a detour down the side road off the mountain. Four kilometers down through olive groves I came to the little coastal village of Gavathas where I found this church up on a hill overlooking the Aegean Sea. The quiet village looked inviting but I headed straight to the church. Gavathas wasn’t on my itinerary but sometimes making your own discoveries is half the fun of traveling. On the hill above the...

Author: Stephen Bugno

Molyvos Harbor of Lesvos, Greece

Know this Before Dancing in Cuba

Best Places to get Outside in Kyrgyzstan

Introducing: Semi-Nomadic Life in Kyrgyzstan

Gavathas Church in Lesvos Greece

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