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Tips for going solo: single travel is easier than you think

Tips for going solo: single travel is easier than you think

Pros and Cons of Solo Travel Have you ever wanted to take a road trip to see the fall foliage, …
The friendly cheese vendor who wanted to sell me my favorite "epoisse" stinky cheese.

France. Impressionist painters in Normandy

The friendly cheese vendor who wanted to sell me my favorite “epoisse” stinky cheese. Normandy attracts anyone who loves the …
Berlin on a budget

Berlin on a budget

Berlin is top of the list for cities that are “in” right now and here’s how to do it on …
Burgundy by bike, boat or car

Burgundy by bike, boat or car

Paris may be crawling with tourists scurrying to monuments and museums, but in Burgundy, a mere 90 minutes south  on …
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Now’s the time to visit Portugal

Lisbon, Porto and the Duoro River Valley have become “all the rage”. One of the Great European River Journeys The …
Gourmet barging in burgundy, France

Gourmet barging in burgundy, France

The mere name Burgundy evokes splendid wines, fine cellars, history and epicurean feasts. The secret is out among wine and …
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Culinary adventures and travel tips to avoid the worst.

Many of us travel, among other reasons, for the love of food. These travel tips to help you survive your …
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 ten travel tips from the womens travel fest

Last weekend I picked up great travel tips at the sold-out Womens Travel Fest. I had the honor to share …
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Remembering the Berlin wall, check point charlie, and how the city has changed

Before the fall of the Berlin Wall 25 years ago, Check Point Charlie was the gateway for intrepid tourists to …
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Step into history in hanoi, vietnam at the metropole hotel

Hanoi is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful colonial Indochinese cities. It was a bucket list item for my adult …
Rockefeller fell in love with this crescent, white sand beach 50 years ago and built his award-winning hotel and golf course on the fringe.

Historic hawaiian hotels

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel Mauna Kea Beach Hotel History with a twist of luxury is seductive.   When I think of …
Buenos Aires, Argentina

Tango footnotes from buenos aires

Tango away the night in the cultured, elegant, eclectic and seductive metropolis nicknamed the Paris of South America.  I lived …
Stockholm's rose-colored buildings and honey-colored blondes will catch your eye.

Stockholm travel tips

We wished we had more travel tips about Stockholm when we visited last summer. We quickly discovered that 50% of …
Stockholm's rose-colored buildings and honey-colored blondes will catch your eye.

Stockholm travel tips

We wished we had more travel tips about Stockholm when we visited last summer. We quickly discovered that 50% of …
Don't get caught in a bind without cash or with credit cards that have been deactivated.

Money, credit cards and debit cards

I am repeatedly asked for travel tips about how I deal with cash, credit cards and debit cards when I …
Morning sun on Camino de Santiago

Planning your trek on el camino de santiago

Since the ninth century, millions of world travelers have embarked on Spain’s ancient Camino de Santiago trail, the pilgrimage route …
Bali

Solo travel is easy and rewarding

Have you ever wanted to see a Broadway play in New York City, take a road trip to see the …
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How to prepare for your european trip

My best trips to Europe began long before departure day. Thanks to advance planning I had more choices and less …
At dance practice with Balinese dancers

Solo travel is easy and rewarding

Have you ever wanted to see a Broadway play in New York City, take a road trip to see the …
At dance practice with Balinese dancers

Solo travel is easy and rewarding

Have you ever wanted to see a Broadway play in New York City, take a road trip to see the …