June 9, 2019
People are fascinated when we say we’ve been to Madagascar. There’s something familiar, yet wildly exotic about the African island. Everyone has heard of it, but few have been to it. They’re intrigued, as was I. Our Madagascar holidays were quite memorable. Geography Floating in the Indian Ocean just off the east coast of Africa, […]
June 3, 2019
Let me introduce you to L’Estartit. Never heard of it? Most Americans are unfamiliar with the treasures of Spain more obscure than Barcelona and Madrid. I recently had the opportunity to travel in-and-about this picturesque town. This is the first of my series of my adventures throughout Costa Brava; I’m looking forward to revealing its […]
May 20, 2019
They say everything is bigger in Texas. In southern Texas, that includes a BIG list of things to do for a fun-packed San Antonio weekend getaway. With a population of 1.5 million, San Antonio remains one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States. A vivacious fusion of American and Mexican culture, colorful San Antonio […]
May 13, 2019
“Nosy Iranja is the most beautiful beach I’ve ever seen,” Kary proclaimed. That was saying something. We’d just left the Seychelles where we’d soaked in the crystal aquamarine water of Anse Source d’Argent on La Digue, shadowed by the towering, otherworldly granite boulders – a tropical scene that has graced the pages of so many […]
May 6, 2019
Once thought of as primarily a honeymoon destination, visitors have discovered the stunning nature and activities of Mauritius. The landscape of this island in the Indian Ocean is incredibly diverse. From the sugar-sand beaches, tropical reefs and impossibly blue lagoons ringing the island, to the majesty of the towering mountain ranges and basalt cliffs, Mauritius […]
April 28, 2019
Most Americans are unfamiliar with Réunion. Officially one of the four overseas departments (regions) of France, Reunion Island is a tiny, three-million-year-old volcanic island, in the Indian Ocean, just off the east coast of Madagascar. Its close neighbor to the west is the island of Mauritius. Inhabited since the 16th-century when people from France and […]
April 24, 2019
From Myrtle Beach to Hilton Head, the Carolina coast has something for everyone. So why not see it all with a South Carolina getaways road trip? The coastal region of the Palmetto State is filled with white-sand beaches, charming historic towns, freshly caught seafood, and a plethora of outdoor activities such as kayaking in the […]
April 19, 2019
Vibrantly-painted examples of Gothic, Baroque, and Renaissance architecture rise up above me on all sides. I think to myself, I need blinders to walk through the cobblestone alleys in Lviv’s UNESCO old town. My eyes were constantly being drawn away from the uneven path directly in front of me to the magnificent buildings in my […]
April 5, 2019
I love exploring ancient civilizations. It takes a lot to impress me. I’ve seen the Aztec pyramids of Teotihuacan in Mexico City; I’ve seen the Egyptian pyramids at Giza and the ruins of Karnak and Luxor; I’ve seen the Athens Acropolis, Roman Colosseum and Stonehenge in England; I’ve seen numerous Mayan ruins, including Chichen Itza, […]
April 2, 2019
It wasn’t the typical “see the view” tower that I’d climbed in so many other Central European cities. Taking on the lofty turret in St. Mary’s church proved a worthy opponent. The massive 14th-century Gothic basilica is the largest brick ecclesiastical structure in the world, and the 400 timeworn spiral steps to the viewing platform […]