FOOD WORTH TRAVELING FOR ! Do you eat to live, or do you live to eat? Denis and I are definitely in the latter category. In fact, we will travel long distances just to eat in the restaurant where a favorite recipe was created. Such a trip is even more exciting if the chef who…
Europeans to Enjoy Travel throughout Europe this summer !
Europeans to Enjoy Travel throughout Europe this summer ! With many of the European countries now opening up their borders to Europeans who are healthy, the message is clear. Yes, it may take some spunk to leave the safety and comfort of your home, but during these past 3+ months of stay-at-home life, most of the…
Venice at Carnival time, Simply Magical !
VENICE at Carnival Time, Simply Magical ! Enchantment I first visited Venice when I was 19 while traveling throughout Italy. I was impressed by the many ancient monuments of Rome still standing and the glorious Renaissance art and architecture of Florence, but I was truly enchanted by Venice with its unique lifestyle of water travel,…
When in Nice, we live to eat !
WHEN IN NICE, WE LIVE TO EAT ! The culinary scene in Nice and the glamorous Côte d’Azur features some of the best dishes of both France and its neighbor to the east, Italy. Fresh pasta, authentic pasta dishes and pizza as well as gelato are all plentiful as are warm artisanal croissants in the…
Our Love Affair with the city of Nice & the Côte D’Azur
We love living in the Washington D.C. metro region, but the pace of life can be rather demanding. A trip abroad where we can relax, rejuvenate and decompress is the perfect antidote, and nothing says R & R for us like the magnificent Mediterranean city of Nice, the very hospitable capital of the Alpes-Maritimes department…
The Provincial Charms of Salento in Italy
Luxembourg ~ Perfect Getaway in the Heart of Europe
LUXEMBOURG ~ PERFECT GETAWAY IN THE HEART OF EUROPE The World’s only remaining Grand Duchy is a fascinating little gem to visit! I first saw Luxembourg many years ago when I boarded a flight to Boston as a grad student with little time for tourism and even less money. But memories of the stunning natural…
Basel ~ For the love of Art, History & Gastronomy
BASEL, for the love of Art, History, & Gastronomy For years the Swiss city of Basel has been closely associated in my mind with two famous and fabulous exports, Art Basel and Roger Federer. If you are an art connoisseur, you know of the first export, and if you love tennis, you are for sure a…
EARLY SUMMER ON THE RHINE WITH AMAWATERWAYS
EARLY SUMMER ON THE RHINE WITH AMAWATERWAYS Switzerland, France, Germany and The Netherlands Summer came early this year in the heart of Europe and we were there with AmaWaterways to enjoy it. The landscape was green, the flowers were in bloom, and the sun was shining … a lot. Mid-May, slightly prior to peak season…
VIKING OCEAN CRUISES ~ Perfect Ports of Call & Excursions
VIKING OCEAN CRUISES ~ Perfect Ports of Call & Excursions In 2015, Viking Ocean Cruises launched its first ocean-going ship, the Viking Star, with an innovative approach to cruising built upon its success on the rivers of this world. Viking has met with formidable applause from the critics and public alike ever since. If you…
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