There are so many exciting places to visit in Nevada. Everyone knows about Las Vegas, and yes, there are many things to do in Vegas even if you do not gamble. But there is a Nevada beyond Vegas worth exploring! With state parks, national parks and monuments, cool cities with … Read More
Visiting all the UNESCO World Heritage sites in Italy is one of the items on our bucket list. Italy currently has the highest number of UNESCO World Heritage sites in the world. From historic city centers to amazing archaeological ruins, and from majestic mountains to picturesque coasts, Italy’s UNESCO World … Read More
Thinking about visiting some white villages in Spain? With their whitewashed houses, tiled roofs, and colorful pots of flowers, Spain’s pueblos blancos are the stuff of picture postcards. Any itinerary for Spain must include at least a few of its picturesque white villages! While Andalusia, in the south of Spain, … Read More
Planning a trip to Death Valley National Park? Be sure to include Artist’s Drive in your itinerary. The one-way drive through colorful canyons will take your breath away with its raw beauty. Artist’s Drive was high on my list for our visit, and I was excited to finally experience the … Read More
Planning a trip to Napa Valley and looking for beautiful Napa wineries to visit? The Napa Valley in Northern California is justly famous for its award-winning wines and cuisine. It makes for a lovely travel destination any time of the year. But did you know that many wineries here are … Read More
Planning a US national parks trip to say adieu to spring and welcome to summer? We have a round-up of the best national parks to visit in June! June is a popular month to visit national parks in the USA. The weather is nice and warm in much of the … Read More
Looking for a memorable summer cruise? Consider the Viking Homelands Cruise! My husband and I did this Northern Europe ocean cruise in the early summer, and we both thought the itinerary was wonderful. On this cruise, you cover eleven ports in eight countries over the course of two weeks. Keep … Read More
You’ve done your research and scheduled all your wine tastings for your visit to the Napa Valley, Northern California’s famed wine country. Great! But here are five other fun things to consider while you’re there, to round out your Napa Valley experience. Savor Wine Country Cuisine The Napa Valley is … Read More
Planning your first trip to the Cinque Terre? This 2-day Cinque Terre itinerary and guide will tell you everything you need to know for an enjoyable visit. The Cinque Terre (literally, the five lands) are impossibly beautiful little coastal villages on the Ligurian Coast of Italy. Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, … Read More
The Big Sur stretch of the Pacific Coast Highway, from Carmel to San Simeon, is among the most spectacular coastal road trips in the world. In this article, we describe the absolute best things to do in Big Sur! The drive itself is epic: one you’ll definitely want to put … Read More