If you joined us here last week, I wrote about my recent trip to Egypt, starting with the Great Pyramid and the Giza Complex.  There was way too much to tell in one blog, so get ready for Part Deux: The Egyptian Museum and Alexandria!  If you missed Part 1, you can read it HERE. Since I’ve already […]

My recent trip to Egypt came with a host of surprises. It’s long been on my bucket list to travel to the cradle of civilization, and the journey began at Giza (where you’ll find the only remaining of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World).  The Giza Complex includes the Giza Necropolis, Pyramids, Sphynx, and […]

Most people love to cruise, but some don’t realize that simple decisions could make or break the trip.  Here is my advice on the 10 worst mistakes you can make (and hopefully avoid) on your next cruise. 1. Arriving at your departure port the day of your cruise  Many problems could prevent you from arriving at […]

One of the fastest-growing travel trends is the “Girlfriend Getaway,” and it is easy to understand why, especially after the last year and a half! After dealing with all the trials of everyday life, there is nothing quite as fun and relaxing as “getting away from it all” with your best friends. They allow (and […]

I’m about to head to Greece very soon, and my mouth is already watering! You can expect fresh ingredients and loads of flavors whenever you indulge in some of the Greek foods found throughout the country. Their healthy traditional recipes will leave you wanting more, and fortunately, there are a ton of excellent restaurants, eateries, […]

Florence is a quintessential Italian city. Culture, history, cuisine, and architecture all combine to create this exceptional small town. Florence has often been at the center of Italy’s history. As the capital of Tuscany, the city represents a considerable portion of the country. This charming city is entirely walkable and offers visitors a wide variety […]

Lately, I’ve been writing a lot about new ways to experience destinations.  The pandemic has taught us that we should take nothing for granted, and I, for one, am re-evaluating my choices in terms of the quality of the experience while I’m on vacation. For those of you who know me well, you know I love […]

Rome is an extraordinary capital, and it can take weeks or more to get in all the sites, cuisine, and culture. Traveling can often be stressful when visiting a place that has so much to offer. This list will pinpoint the absolute best places to visit if time is of the essence. Day 1 – Vatican, St. […]

As a culinary travel specialist, this week’s blog, about one of the foodie capitals of the world, makes me really happy! There’s so much to love about Lima, Peru, and food is just one (not-so-small) part of of the experience, but there’s so much more to love! Lima is the capital and largest city in […]

Now that France is open to vaccinated U.S. travelers, many have come to me wanting to plan their own Parisian vacations (and many other regions in this beautiful country)! We all know about the famous museums and landmarks, so I thought now would be a good time to talk about all the cool things there […]