Sailing Cruise from Sardinia to Corsica Have you ever dreamt of sailing on a luxurious yacht around the Mediterranean? If so, I have an offer you can’t refuse: Join me on a Sailing Cruise from Sardinia to Corsica. A luxurious travel experience that is unique and relaxing, yet with a sprinkle of adventure – this […]
Six Nations’ Rugby Championship
An American’s Guide to Six Nations’ Rugby Attending a sporting event while you travel is a great way to experience a country’s culture and connect with locals. Rugby can be a fun choice, because it is similar to Football, yet a little exotic at the same time. One of the biggest events is the Six […]
The Most Romantic Valentines Day Destinations in Europe
The Most Romantic Valentines Day Destinations in Europe A trip for Valentines Day? What a way to make some everlasting memories with the man or woman on your side. Here are some ideas for the most romantic Valentines Day destinations in Europe: The Most Romantic City in Europe: Paris by Honeymoon Always You can’t go without […]
Lyon France: a City for the Senses
Lyon France has been called many things over the years including “Gateway to the Alps,” “City of Gastronomy,” “Cuisine Capital of the World,” “Silk Capital of the World,” the and “Birthplace of Cinema.” As France’s second city by size, its past embraces a cultural vibrancy reflecting 2,000 years of history including Roman and Renaissance periods. […]
A Sobering Tribute in Normandy
Normandy was a turning point for the Allies in World War II. As the largest amphibious invasion in world history, “Operation Overlord” was a combined land, sea and air invasion under the direct command of joint British-American leadership. It continued from D-Day on June 6, 1944 through August 19, 1944 when Allied Forces crossed the […]
Pérouges: The Prettiest Medieval City in France
Perched high on a hill with the French Alps draped as a fairy tale backdrop, the medieval village of Pérouges persists. A timeless town. A perfectly preserved gothic treasure. It’s like walking through the pages of a story from the Middle Ages when chivalrous knights and fair maidens ruled the day. Even today it remains […]
Paris Insider tips: Make the Most of your Paris Trip
I have traveled to Paris dozens of times and am always amazed at how much I learn about this wonderful city on each visit. If it is your first time in Paris, take a look at our helpful 3 days in Paris itinerary for first time visitors, our guide on where to stay in Paris, […]
Seven of the Best Beaches in Europe
With spring finally here, and summer on the doorstep, beach season is ramping up again in the northern hemisphere. It’s a welcome turn for lovers of European surf, sun and sand-between-the-toes frivolity. After all, Europe is home to some of the most stunning and spectacular beaches on earth. Here’s a quick taste of some of […]
Six Great Places for Spring Travel in Europe
It’s always a stunning time in Europe when the sleet and snow of winter make way for the glowing renewal of spring. Parks and gardens blossom and bloom, cities return life again. Ahead of the summer throngs, it’s also a fabulous time to bulk the European crowds, while keeping the back pocket in tact with […]
The Ghost of Van Gogh: A Tour through Arles and Saint-Remy
I rested my hands against the windowsill of van Gogh’s bedroom in the Maison de Santé Saint-Paul, an asylum in Saint-Rémy, and peered out at the painter’s Provence: rolling wheat fields bordered by olive trees, a purple-tinged mountain silhouette sweeping the horizon, a golden sun illuminating it all. I was mesmerized by this view, all […]