I fell in love with Genova, Italia the minute I stepped off the plane that landed on the tarmac. Located in the Liguria region, it is tightly squeezed in between Monaco and Tuscany and is the thinnest and the smallest of all the regions of Italy. It may not be the most popular area of …
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Santorini is just one of the many Cyclades Islands in Greece that literally has everything I want on an island. Hidden and blue-domed churches, stunning sunsets, abundant antiquities, beautiful beaches, volcanoes rising out of the Aegean Sea, cave houses, and whitewashed stone buildings that dot the landscape. Add in all the fresh food you …
I recently visited Budapest, Hungary with Avalon Waterways to check out their new “Active and Discovery” excursion tours that are offered on their European river cruises. Since I have been on my share of European river cruises along the Rhine, Main, and the Danube, I was excited to try out their new style of excursions. …
Floating up to the stunningly gorgeous jetty at the Raja Ampat Dive Resort on Waigeo Island in West Papua Indonesia, I knew I was in for a special treat. Waigeo Island is the largest of the four main islands of the Raja Ampat Island archipelago. This was THAT kind of place, the epitome of a …
Is there anything kids love more than playing with toys? Most, if not all, kids enjoy playing with a range of different toys. So leave it to me to introduce you to some of the best toy museums in the world. With toys such as Legos, dolls, Barbie and Ken, Micky Mouse, Lion King, stuffed …
Jamaica is the perfect destination for anyone who loves adventure, relaxation, and culture in the Caribbean Islands. With its beautiful beaches with white sands, lush rainforest, and rich history, there’s something here for everyone! Whether you want to explore the island on your own or take part in an organized tour with other travelers, …
Westgate New York Grand Central The Westgate Grand Central Station Hotel in NYC is ideal for both group and solo travelers who want to enjoy a peaceful and quiet place to stay while experiencing the city. If you’re on the latter part, the hotel has rooms perfect for solo travelers where you can relax. Having …
La Bottega del Legno: The Wood Shop in Forli, Italy The Violin The year was 1943 and it was blistering cold. The conditions were unbearable and he struggled with making it yet another day. Days ran into more days at the concentration camp. But there was one thing that Giuseppe Lombardi loved and that was …
This post won the award by Italy Magazine as the best blog post on an art and culture blog for 2014! Rumbling down the road, past the emerald green pastures, dirt, and signs in Italian, I knew I was up for this adventure. The roads became tinier and tinier as we headed toward Carpegna in …
The anticipation was thick in the air when we arrived mid-morning for our very first peek deep into Germany’s Black Forest where Carnival comes alive! Not the Carnival you may be thinking of with drunkenness and bead-throwing like in New Orleans, but a traditional type that has been going for centuries in the forests of …
Stavanger Norway is a city that is close to the mountains along the southwestern coast of Norway in the Rogaland fylke. Stavanger is a place where it is easy to go hiking and to explore its famous fjords of Norway – which are long, narrow inlets with steep sides created by glaciers. In this article, …
A visit to the Black Forest in Germany may bring you sounds you may remember from your childhood: “Cuckoo, Cuckoo, Cuckoo!” that Cuckoo Clock Sound. Remember from an episode of the Carol Burnett show or even “In the Pink of the Night” by the Pink Panther (if you are old enough!) Are you able to …