I recently came back from a fact-finding trip to three Greek Cyclades islands where I looked for authentic villages, churches, and monasteries which are easy to reach by ferry and no cruise ships.
In Search of Uncrowded Greek Isles Read More »
I had the wonderful opportunity to experience Ponant’s ice breaker ship called Le Commandant Charcot. If your dream is to go to Antarctica or the North Pole, this is a great option
Sailing on Le Commandant Charcot: Ponant’s Ice Breaker Ship Read More »
Welcome to the country of a thousand lakes! Finnish Lapland is a dream destination.
My Finnish Lapland Christmas Adventure Read More »
If you think Africa is all desert and savannah plains, you’re incorrect. Its landscapes are as diverse as they are breathtaking, a liberal helping of pretty beaches, charming towns, and stunning panoramic views.
There Is So Much More to Africa Than Safaris Read More »
I just returned from a 7-day cruise on the Rhine on one of Viking’s ship, Viking Kara, exploring Switzerland, France, Germany, and the Netherlands.
The Rhine River runs from the Swiss Alps through the Franco-German border and empties into the North Sea up in the Netherlands. I embarked in Basel on a beautiful sunny Sunday. I spent the night before in Basel and discovered its lovely medieval old town.
My Viking River Cruise on the Rhine River Read More »
I am not a shopper at home and even less when I travel. If I bring back any souvenir at all, it must relate to somebody I met, an event I attended or an experience that changed my life.
What Souvenir Do You Buy When You Travel? Read More »
