Barcelona is a must-see cultural center and Spain’s second-largest city. Its location on the Mediterranean coast makes it a popular port on Mediterranean cruise itineraries. And that’s how and when I visited. Our cruise ended in Barcelona and we spent
Do you love National Parks, but hate the crowds? If so, I think you just might love Tatra National Park in Slovakia. The High Tatra Mountains are stunningly beautiful. Most American travelers have probably never considered a trip to Slovakia’s
I’m going to make a guess that the Czech Republic’s Crystal Valley is not on your bucket list. In this post, I’m going to tell you why it’s worth visiting and what kind of travelers should consider a trip there.
I’ve had the pleasure of visiting Heidelberg twice. The first time was back in 1995. My husband and I went on a tour of Central Europe with his parents. The second time was on the Rhine River Cruise that I
Are river cruises just for old people? A teen responds to the myths. My daughter Camille and I went on a European River Cruise in the fall of 2021. Camille had just turned 19 and was the youngest passenger on
My husband and I visited Malta on a Mediterranean Cruise back in 2019, just prior to the pandemic. It was a 12-night cruise and we visited a lot of ports. We enjoyed every port that we visited, but one of
In November 2019, while we were blissfully unaware that a pandemic was about to change our lives, my husband and I went on a 12-day cruise in the Mediterranean. It was an incredible trip! So why haven’t I written about
When my daughter and I went to Europe for a Rhine River Cruise, we had the opportunity to go to Lucerne, Switzerland for a day trip. We fell in love with this quintessential Swiss city. Although there was plenty more
I’ve been dreaming of a trip to Ireland for quite some time. While I’ve never considered myself Irish, my DNA test says I’m 4% Irish. That’s a good enough reason to take a trip to Ireland, right? But, mostly, it’s
Paris is sweet on the eye, sweet on the romance, and sweet on the palate. It is a sugar lovers’ dream, and the only problem you’ll have when it comes to delectable French desserts is which one to choose. (Maybe
