Travel Yaps

27/10/2022

Prague, Czech Republic. Sometimes people just won’t leave your view. I must’ve waited 10 minutes for a clear shot but someone else would step in before I could snap a person-free photo. The struggles of caring too much.

26/10/2022

Prague, Czech Republic. First time visiting this city and country. I’ve always heard such amazing things and can’t figure out why it took me this long to see. What a wonderful, easy-to-walk place with a ton of food, sweets and candy options to nosh on. Shoutout to .srvc for the custom hoodie.

22/10/2022

Having a moment here…It’s been 16 years since I’ve been in Berlin. Not only has time flown by (I’m in absolute shock when I really think about how fast time went) but I don’t think I really ever appreciated or understood what the Ishtar Gate actually was the first time seeing it. Having been to all 7 New Wonders of the World and Giza Pyramids (the last of the standing Ancient 7 Wonders of the World), I feel really lucky because you tend to forget what may not be here tomorrow. War can destroy anything. So many important UNESCO sights throughout the Middle East have been destroyed by war. A portion of the Pergamon Museum (where Ishtar Gate rests) has a section of the Aleppo Bazaar that was destroyed in 2013. The Ishtar Gate itself used to be one of the entrances to the Hanging Gardens at Babylon (modern day Iraq), - another one of the 7 Ancient Wonders of the world, that doesn’t exist today outside of drawings and stories.

05/08/2022

St Ives, United Kingdom. The vibes at Carbis Bay Estate and St Ives are ultra relaxing. There’s a reason why this place is so difficult to get to from any major airport. It’s truly stunning, remote and resembles so many traits I’ve seen from Cefalu (Sicily), Cape Cod (Massachusetts), Cape Town (South Africa) and many of the Greek Isles. Have you been to Cornwall?

03/08/2022

Edinburgh, Scotland. Travel Yapping since 1986 y’all! for the win #🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

03/08/2022

Edinburgh, Scotland. This city boasts views and views for days. You could spend the whole day in Princes Street Gardens trying to capture the best photo. Have you visited the birthplace of Harry Potter before?

01/08/2022

Big ol’ Benjamin on a typical cloudy day in London Town!!
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16/06/2022

London, England is always a great time. Obligatory red shot. #🇬🇧

30/05/2022

Quebec City, Canada. 🇨🇦. Old Quebec is unbelievably charming and worth visiting if you’re looking for the European feel and something special and very different from Old Montreal. This was my first visit to QC and I was completely blown away. .

27/05/2022

Montreal, Canada. 50 shades of gray on these empty streets of Old Town, Montreal. Always a pleasure being here and easily one of my favorite cities that give a truly European-influenced feel without having to travel so far away. What’s your take on Montréal?

06/05/2022

Ambergris Caye, Belize. Hard not to venture out to Secret Beach while visiting San Pedro in Ambergris Caye. Highly recommend getting a golf cart for the day and making s true adventure out of it. This is the best beach water in the area and completely worth the visit. Is the secret out; have you been here?

03/05/2022

San Pedro, Belize. Officially over the 70 country mark now. 29 more to go! It was a very long day getting here but super efficient when you looked back on it. Loving this new and the island feels throughout San Pedro. Let’s not forget the water color here - wow 🤩

19/03/2022

Take us back!!!!!

11/02/2022

Dominican Republic 🇩🇴. I’ve officially visited 70 countries in my lifetime and I’m beyond excited about it. Pictured here is a palm tree swaying in between the clear blue Caribbean and the Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana Resort. I was blown away by this property so much. Have you stayed at a Zilara before?

01/02/2022

Cancun, Mexico. 50 Shades of Blue. Cancun is ALWAYS a great time and boasts one of the best beaches in the world. Have you been to this part of Quintana Roo? Photo taken from #🇲🇽

02/12/2021

Hello Yappers, Here is an open letter to those who cared about reading my blog. Thank you for the support over the first 2 years I was active and then the next 2 years I was inactive. I can't tell you how warm you all made me feel when asking why I stopped blogging and what my future plans were. It showed me you cared....

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When returning from a blogging hiatus goes right, or maybe wrong? We shall see. Come read up on why Travel Yaps took a break.

12/09/2021

Andorra La Vella, Andorra 🇦🇩. Wedged high up in the Pyrenees between France and Spain, Andorra is yet another microstate often overlooked within Europe. Heavily influenced by Spanish culture and food, you’ll also see hints of the Swiss and French here as well. Most people who visit do so for the skiing, however the main shopping center is quite expansive and rather nice. Lastly in Andorra you’ll find Europe’s largest spa, which oddly looks like the Ryugyong Hotel in North Korea. Have you visited any of the microstates yet?

09/09/2021

The perfect Monegasque photo does not exist….
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08/09/2021

Monte Carlo, Monaco 🇲🇨 . I’m officially stepping my Formula 1 game up 🏁🏁🏁. This is my second trip to Monaco, the first was in 2012 and for the most part it’s still the same except for a ton of new construction down on the Mediterranean. I’ve always felt that Monaco is the place you go to when you’re looking to see how rich people spend their money on mega yachts or a few dozen Ferrari’s. Monaco is 1 of 6 microstates in Europe, the others being San Marino, Vatican City, Malta, Andorra and Lichtenstein. I’ve now visited all except Andorra…but stay tuned. Have you seen Monaco? Have you been to any of Europe’s tiny nations yet?
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06/09/2021

Bodrum, Turkey. The Turkish Riviera for the win!!! Turkey is a delight (no pun intended) but the real gem is in Bodrum, down on the southeastern coast, facing the famous Aegean Sea. Have you traveled to Turkey? 🇹🇷 .
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05/09/2021

The Bodrum EDITION, Turkey. This beauty was designed by Studio 54’s co-founder, Ian Schrager and I am absolutely in love with everything about it. If you’ve yet to come to Bodrum, add it to your list and br sure to stay at the

04/09/2021

Bodrum, Turkey. Don’t break that heart of glass. Bodrum Edition is a marvelous place!

25/07/2021

Provincetown, Massachusetts, USA. Ptown, aka Provincetown, sits at the very end or on the tip of Cape Cod. Ptown is a vibrant city with fantastic restaurants, entertainment and beaches along the Cape Cod National Seashore. This beach, in particular, is Race Point Beach which is part of the NPS and one of the best Ptown has to offer. Beware of great white sharks as this part of the country is a breeding ground for them. Have you been to before?

28/06/2021

Miami Beach, Florida. Stormy weather or sun, Miami is ALWAYS a good choice. I haven’t been here since I started TravelYaps but Miami@still holds a very special place in my heart. Turquoise waters, white sandy beachs, Art Deco skyline and nightlife that rivals Vegas, what else could you ask for in a city?

16/06/2021

National Bison Range, Montana. I found my way to a Montanian safari today. Had the opportunity to see about 100 bison and 1 baby bison grazing and doing their thing.

15/06/2021

Flathead Lake, Montana. Can you believe how clear this lake is!? Located between Missoula and Glacier National Park, Flathead Lake is not only one of the world’s clearest but also the largest US lake located west of the Missouri River. Have you ever been?

14/06/2021

Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, USA. Here it is…the worlds longest floating boardwalk. Coming in at 3,300 feet, this never ending masterpiece just keeps going and going and going out and around Lake Coeur d’Alene. I didn’t know what to expect on my first visit to Idaho, but I absolutely loved this city. Casinos, golf, beautiful lakes and tons of restaurants and shops. No wonder why the houses go for over a few million each! Idaho is my 42nd visited US state. Have you been?

13/06/2021

Portland, Oregon, USA. The view of downtown Portland with a glimpse of Mount Hood in the background from the lovely Japanese Gardens. I love a good walk in the park and have always been super biased towards the San Francisco Japanese Garden, but wow did this visit not disappoint. Portland Japanese Garden is a must.

28/05/2021

Utah, USA. I’m in love. I truly cannot stop exploring the natural beauties this state has to offer. About 90 mins west of Salt Lake City are the Bonneville Salt Flats. Salt flats aren’t located everywhere but make for an amazing day of photography. They are formed when a lake or a pond (near a desert) evaporates. Have you ever been to Utah?

18/03/2021

Dublin, Ireland 🇮🇪. Happy St. Patrick’s Day ☘️ Here’s to a 2012 throwback in Ireland at the Guinness Lake aka Lough Tay. Lough Tay not only looks like a freshly poured pint but also sits in front of the Guinness Estate itself up on Wicklow Mountain. I highly recommend if visiting this part of Ireland. Random question but have you ever caught a leprechaun? I did.