xml encoding=”UTF-8″–> Like every big city, Buenos Aires has many popular tourist attractions that can be found on almost any street corner in Argentina. In fact, Argentina has many popular tourist attractions that are labeled “must-sees”. Argentina’s vast metropolis is a melting pot of food, cultures, and colors. With football history icons like *Diego Maradona …
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xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>Hands down, the most spectacular event I’ve ever witnessed has to be the Carnival of Venice. I didn’t rent a costume or pay to attend any of the masquerade balls, but I had the time of my life wandering this historical city and being utterly bedazzled by the continual parade of costumed people there …
xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>Whether you call her the Big Easy like I do, Crescent City, NOLA, or New Orleans, once you visit you may never want to leave. That is what happened to me. I was with my girlfriend over on Royal Street in the French Quarter at a diamond store. She’s from New Orleans, so when …
xml encoding=”UTF-8″–> Arriving in Vaasa, Finland, I was ready for an adventure and Finland does not disappoint. Vaasa is the gateway to the western side of the country. This is where the narrowest part of the Gulf of Bothnia is connected to Finland by their longest bridge, the Replot, in the Baltic Sea. Finland’s Kvarken …
xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>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 …
xml encoding=”UTF-8″–> 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 …
xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>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 …
xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>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, …
xml encoding=”UTF-8″–> 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 …
xml encoding=”UTF-8″–> 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 …
xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>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 …
xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>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 …