Tips by a Local for Hiking in Switzerland Switzerland is chock full of stunning mountain views, long winding glaciers and deep alpine lakes. So, it is perhaps no surprise that this is also a hikers paradise and hiking in Switzerland is one of the top activities for tourists and locals alike. ... Read Full Article
Eastern Mediterranean Cruise: 3 Continents Cruise
Bucket List Cruise with Celestyal Cruises 3 Continents - 6 Countries - 5 UNESCO Sites - 8 Days: The 3 Continents Cruise by Celestyal Cruises offers you an itinerary where one highlight follows the next. In early December, my husband and I were invited on board the Celestyal Crystal to ... Read Full Article
Best Day Trips From Lisbon
Best Day Trips from Lisbon Lisbon is definitely one of the best destinations in Europe, though sadly it is overshadowed on the global scale by Spanish rival cities such as Madrid. But nevertheless, this Portuguese wonder deserves a look-see from everyone stepping foot in this side of the world! ... Read Full Article
8 Reasons To Take a Viking Homelands Cruise
8 Reasons to do a ‘Viking Homelands’ Cruise It’s easy to think of Vikings for what they’re known for as opposed to where they sailed. Yes, they did raid communities, but they also participated in trade. Their fine shipbuilding skills are also familiar. They ventured along The Baltic Sea, aligned ... Read Full Article
Best Carry On Luggage For EVERY Budget
Travel Experts Recommend Their Best Carry On Luggage When traveling, it's important to have a piece of carry on luggage for several reasons. Maybe you prefer to pack only the essentials in a bag and take it on the plane or train. I know I hate waiting for my luggage on the belt. Or maybe you ... Read Full Article
Sailing In The Azores – Top Tips and Best Azores Islands
Sailing in the Azores - Guest Post by SV Delos Sailing in the Azores Departing from Bermuda in late June 2019, we were aware of leaving at the tail end of the season and eager to put some miles under our keel. Day blurred into night and for the first 72 hours, our around the clock watch ... Read Full Article
Discover The Last Chained Libraries in England
Chained Libraries in England It took a large investment of time, labor, and funding to produce books before the development of the printing press. Locking books in chests, housing them in private collections, and protecting with supernatural curses written into the book were some of the many methods ... Read Full Article
Kočevje – Slovenia’s Bear Forest
Kočevje - Slovenia's Bear Forest It almost felt like walking through snow. With each step, my feet sank into a thick layer of fallen leaves, way past my ankles. Just the sound was different. Instead of the distinct scrunchy sound that snow makes under winter boots, it sounded more like walking on ... Read Full Article