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There is no shortage of delightful things to see in Kuala Lumpur. One of my favorites is street art. KL has plenty of it. My favorites are below. The art is divided into three sections. The first is murals and a sculpture. Two areas where you can see a lot ...

Hi there, and happy fall. Perhaps you are enjoying cooler weather and looking forward to the beauty of autumn leaves. Steve and I are not. In August, we left the wonderful weather of the Canary Islands for our first visit to Southeast Asia. It is hot and humid, as we ...

Do you love street art? Me too. When Steve and I headed to the Canary Islands in May 2024, street art was the furthest thing from my mind. Even so, I was delighted to find it in countless places during our twelve weeks there. Here are some of my favorites ...

In July, we said goodbye to the Island of Tenerife and flew to the Island of La Palma. We enjoyed our five weeks in Tenerife but were also looking forward to seeing what La Palma was like. After three weeks in La Palma, we headed to Patalavaca on the southern ...

Steve and I spent a whirlwind four weeks in Istanbul in the fall of 2022, dividing our time between the European and Asian sides. This allowed us to experience the city in two different ways. We enjoyed the incredible museums, were overwhelmed by the crowds, and had a fire in ...

Do you love traveling but hate travel planning? Me too. You need to find transportation and lodging, figure out how to use your cell phone in foreign countries, plan for emergencies, decide what to pack, make plans for pet care, and more. Fortunately, there are many apps and websites that ...

If you’re new to Airbnb, you may find you’ve picked a less-than-desirable place. Perhaps you were seduced by the pretty pictures, enticed by a low price, or naively thought any reasonable pick would be great. We’ve been guilty of all three, and after some bad choices, we have learned (and ...

Wind and Whim contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks! Hello! I hope you’re enjoying your summer. After three months in England, Steve and I were ready for some serious sunshine. We found it ...

Cambridge Our three-day trip to Cambridge got off to a rainy start. The train station, as seen through a window in our hotel But we still enjoyed the art at the Fitzwilliam Museum. “The Bride” at the Fitzwilliam Museum (from the Copeland Factory after Raffaelle Monti) The rain cleared long ...

Regular readers of our blog know that Steve and I like to explore cemeteries. While in London in the spring of 2024, we toured the well-known Highgate Cemetery. However, the lesser-known Crossbones Graveyard and Garden of Remembrance was more compelling and memorable. In this post, you will learn about the ...