One of the best ways to cap off a river cruise on the Danube is a trip to Prague.  This is true whether you’re on a Christmas market cruise or not.  The highlight of Prague is the Prague Old Town Square.  This is where one of the Christmas markets are held.

A cruise on the Mekong River always includes a stop in Phnom Phen and a visit to The Killing Fields. I had heard about the Killing Fields, but to be quite frank, I didn’t know very much. My trip to Cambodia and Vietnam reinforced to me the importance of taking trips that make history come […]

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 […]

The following is an article that I wrote in 2012. It holds some very special memories of a unique trip with my family and I want to share them with you. A VISIT TO BUCKINGHAM PALACE i have had the pleasure of visiting London many times, and as a travel professional, it is my most […]

Guatemala is one of the most beautiful countries in the world that few people know very much about. It only takes one visit to realize that it’s under-served by the traveling public. It has a laid back atmosphere, cultural diversity, adventure, history, fabulous cuisine and a romantic vibe. With Valentine’s Day almost here, maybe you […]

Article Revised November 14, 2020 with new links. It’s official! Downton Abbey will be in theaters beginning September 20, 2019.  After many months of waiting Downton Abbey fans are ready. For those of us who love Downton Abbey, just seeing the movie isn’t enough. Watching the tv series over and over isn’t enough. We want […]

  It’s Memorial Day weekend, one that is full of meaning. Formerly known as Decoration Day, begun after the Civil War as a day to decorate the graves of the fallen soldiers. As the years have gone by, it has become a national day of remembrance for those who have also lost their lives on […]