What are the best river cruises in Europe?  It’s a question that is often asked and there could be many answers   But in my experience, the best river cruise in Europe can be had on an AmaWaterways river cruise.  You might think that the words “inland” and “cruise” are incompatible. Well, let me show […]

This article is going to tell you the differences between an ocean cruise and a river cruise. It’s a relatively simple task, but it’s not easy. The reason it’s not easy is that there are various levels or styles of cruising and price ranges to go along with them. Each cruise line has its own […]

The Dutch Resistance Museum, known in Nederlands as Verzetsmuseum, is the best historical museum in the Netherlands. And you probably have never heard of it. I certainly hadn’t until I flew into Amsterdam a couple of days early before my scheduled tour began. I wanted something that would be memorable and impactful on my free […]

We are back in Venice Italy again. There are so many things that you can do in Venice Italy and it all depends on how much time you have. This article is going to tell you about what I believe are the three coolest things to do in Venice. Don’t Just See The Masks – […]

Click your heels together three times and repeat after me: There’s no place like Rome. There’s no place like Rome. There’s no place like Rome. Ancient Romans called their home city “Caput Mundi” (capital of the world) – and with good reason! Of all the places I’ve seen in my travels, Rome is truly one […]

In this article, I wanted to talk to you about beautiful Florence — bella Firenze. Florence is famed around the world for Renaissance masterpieces like Michelangelo’s David and stunning architecture like the Duomo. But, did you also know Florence is still home to thriving artisan traditions? In family-run workshops, Florentine artisans continue to realize centuries-old […]

When we were in Venice, from November 1 – 5, 2019 there was no flooding, and that was a blessing. We did see how they were prepared for this to happen often. There were stacks of platforms everywhere, ready to be placed when the water did rise for walking above the water. Now Venice is […]

Aalsmeer Flower Auction When I visited Amsterdam, I knew nothing about Royal FloraHolland, and I had no idea what I was going to see. But I have seen it now, and you should see it too. Located in Aalsmeer, it’s known as the Aalsmeer Flower Auction. You might have no concept of what is happening […]

There is a Trusted Traveler Programs available for travelers who want to have expedited travel through Customs and Immigration when returning to the U.S.A. This is called the Global Entry program. For an international traveler, having Trusted Traveler status is beneficial and a timesaver. What are the advantages to the program? It’s like a ‘skip […]

Summer is the high season for visiting London. Lots of visitors, lots to do, and many things that happen at a specific time. Things like the Changing of the Guard. Come late and you’ll miss it. Even if you arrive early you might see it over a lot of heads. Will you know what is […]