Italy Open to U.S. Travelers
No matter where you go in Italy, you can find a slice of the bella vita, otherwise known as the good life. So whether you're sitting back to enjoy an early evening glass of wine and ...
Greece is open! Is a Visit to Greece Calling Your Name?
Greece is a country that has a lot to offer, from art to food to nature to culture. If you have been thinking about planning a getaway, this could be a sign ...
Romantic Venice | A Gondola Ride
Something everyone should have on their bucket list: taking a gondola ride in Venice. Evidently most people must think this way, as today there are about 400 gondoliers plying...
Paris: 10 Reasons You Must Go
It is difficult to pick out 10 reasons why Paris should be near the top of your bucket list – there are possibly a hundred reasons! But here are our top 10 favorites:
London Attractions
There are certain cities that everyone should visit at least once in a lifetime. London, England is one of them. A day or two’s sojourn won’t do this place justice though perhaps you will see a few highlights, enough to whet your appetite to return. To get the real flavor of the city ...
Swiss Alps & Bavaria | Let’s Cool Off!
It’s that time of year when the heat can be brutal, and we are all thankful for air conditioning. Naturally, as a self-professed warm weather lover, I’m thinking of Jungfraujoch, Switzerland. Yesterday it reached a high of 41 degrees Fahrenheit in Jungfraujoch.
3 Fun Festivities in Europe
There are hundreds of festivities celebrated throughout Europe and if you are lucky in the timing of your travels, you may be able to attend one whether by design or by happenstance. For instance, many folks travel specially ...
Plitvice Lakes National Park
Plitvice Lakes National Park was the first of its kind established in Croatia, and proclaimed as a national park in 1949. Thirty years later the park was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. If you are like most North Americans, you have probably never heard ,,,
The Lure of Spain
The land of bullfighters, flamenco dancers, fiestas and siestas, plus crispy churros con chocolate. What’s not to love? If Spain is on your travel wish list, but you’re short on time, not interested in an escorted tour, and a cruise ...
Flamenco, the Music of Andalusia
Certain types of music and dance become associated with countries. Spain is no exception as one’s mind immediately hears the guitarist and sees the brightly dressed female dancer, her feet pounding a staccato beat and fingers clicking castanets.