I visited New York’s Twin Towers for the first time in the early 1990’s. Unlike the Empire State Building which puts metal mesh between you and your view of the New York skyline, the Tower’s outdoor deck offered 360-degree views with no obstructions (especially important when you’re a pint-sized tourist). For whatever reason, I didn’t […]
The shape of the Sacré-Cœur Basilica in Paris, France is unmistakeable. The domed white church at the top of the Montmartre district can be spotted from the Museo D’Orsey, the Eiffel Tower, and many other places. On a sunny day in April, we climbed the hill to catch a glimpse of this well-known Parisian beacon. […]
I will never be as adorably awkward as Audrey Tautou’s Amélie Poulin. (My style? Definitely more foot-in-mouth, “Avert your eyes, children!” awkward) But I will also always feel a little flutter in my heart for the whimsical version of Montmartre depicted in that film. And so, when Justin and I decided to spend some time in […]
Warsaw was our final destination during our roadtrip through Poland. After a wacky car rental experience in Wroclaw (that seemed more like a covert spy operation than a simple business transaction), we then made our way east to Krakow to enjoy the Vistula River. Next, we followed a northbound route which ended in Poland’s capital […]
I have kind of mixed feelings about city tours. On the one hand, my Herminone-esque information-loving side loves hearing all about the history of a destination. On the other hand, many city tours end up being kind of a let-down. But there are always exceptions to this rule. And those exceptions, more often than not, […]
Before Justin’s and my most recent trip to London, I’d never heard the Brick Lane Sunday Market mentioned as a must-do for visitors. (Which tells you how long ago my last visit to London took place!) Thankfully, some new friends we met at a travel blogger meet-up in the city pointed us in the direction of […]
Some travel locales have clearly defined “high” seasons. When it comes to a place like New York, however, trying to figure out the time of year when New York isn’t inundated by visitors might seem like an impossible task. Yes, it’s true, you’ll never find a time of year when New York isn’t a popular […]
The platform encircling Christ the Redeemer may be the most famous look-out point in Rio de Janeiro, but it’s certainly not the only, or, arguably, even the best view in Rio. And hey, you’re reading Uncontained Life…which means you know better than to assume what’s popular is always what’s best. So which viewpoint in the city really […]
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