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″–>An interesting perspective on bucket lists is that if you don’t write your goals, ideas, and dreams down, they never seem to get accomplished. I have always heard to write them down very specifically so that you can accomplish them. When it comes to travel, I will quote American Airlines, who opens up their …
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″–>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 …
xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>If you can’t remember the last time you went on vacation then it has been too long and you are in need of a short getaway. Vacations are great opportunities to get away from your hometown and explore the rest of the world. So why not start thinking about booking your next adventure. You …
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″–> 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 …
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 …