top of page
Search
Oct 135 min read
One Day in Dijon, France
Nestled among the rolling foothills in the Burgundy region of eastern France, Dijon is an easy day trip from Paris. You can reach Dijon...
65 views1 comment
May 114 min read
Two Days in Magical Annecy
If your ideal destination offers history, charm and stunning scenery, Annecy should be high on your list. With the Alps as a backdrop, a...
119 views0 comments
Mar 310 min read
Three Days in Lovely Edinburgh, Scotland
Three days is a perfect amount of time to discover Edinburgh. With a population of only about half a million, it's a walkable,...
332 views2 comments
Dec 16, 20233 min read
Day Trip to Charming Český Krumlov, Czech Republic
About two hours south of Prague, nestled among the rolling hills of the south Bohemia Region of the Czech Republic, Český Krumlov is a...
442 views0 comments
Nov 12, 202310 min read
Three Days in Beautiful Prague
I had wanted to visit Prague for years and finally found the opportunity to experience this enchanting city. If you only have three...
169 views3 comments
Aug 28, 202318 min read
Three Days in Paris - The Perfect Itinerary for the First-Time Visitor
Have you been dreaming about taking that trip of a lifetime to Paris? It's finally becoming a reality and you've booked your flights. ...
731 views0 comments
Jul 4, 20233 min read
Day Trip to Ancient Ventimiglia, Italy
If you're looking for a day trip off the beaten path when you're in southern France or northern Italy, I highly recommend the ancient...
53 views0 comments
Jun 29, 20232 min read
A Day Trip to the Enchanting Village of Èze, France
Perched on a hilltop about 1,500 ft. above the sea below in the Alpes-Maritimes department of southeastern France, Èze is as charming as...
335 views1 comment
Jun 29, 20232 min read
Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, Saint-Jean- Cap-Ferrat, France
The belle époque or beautiful era, which occurred in France between 1871 and 1914 marked a period of great political, socio-economic and...
103 views1 comment
Jan 1, 20233 min read
The Christmas Market of Colmar
As if Colmar isn't charming enough, it becomes a winter wonderland during the month of December. This city of about 70,000 is located...
303 views2 comments
Dec 23, 20223 min read
The Christmas Market of Strasbourg
After visiting the Christmas market in Strasbourg, it's no surprise that it's designated the Capital of Christmas! Strasbourg boasts the...
352 views4 comments
Dec 23, 20222 min read
The Christmas Market of Mulhouse
With a population of about 100,000, Mulhouse is a largely industrial city located in the Grand Est region of France only about 20 miles...
140 views4 comments
Nov 12, 20222 min read
Zippori National Park, Israel
Sitting atop a hill just a few miles north of Nazareth in lower Galilee is the ancient city of Zippori (also known as Tzipori or...
176 views0 comments
Nov 12, 20223 min read
A Day in the West Bank
The first full day of our week in Israel began in the Judean desert. In our pre-trip conversations with our wonderful guide David, we...
172 views0 comments
Oct 30, 20224 min read
Masada, Last Stand of the Jewish Zealots
Situated atop a plateau about 1,000 ft. above the western bank of the Dead Sea in eastern Israel, Masada is both a tribute to King...
302 views2 comments
Oct 30, 20223 min read
Madaba, Jordan City of Mosaics
If like me you love mosaics, Madaba is a must-see when you visit Jordan. Located just 20 miles south of Amman, it's an easy half-day...
281 views0 comments
Oct 30, 20224 min read
Little Petra; Is It Worth Visiting?
I was on the fence about visiting Little Petra when I did the research for our trip to the Middle East. I decided to make it a game-day...
497 views2 comments
Oct 30, 20222 min read
Mt. Nebo, Jordan
Perched at 2,330 ft. atop a ridge in the Abarim mountain range in western Jordan, Mt. Nebo affords a spectacularly unobstructed view of...
297 views0 comments
Oct 15, 20227 min read
Petra, Wonder of the Ancient World
The discovery of Petra In 1812 was not intentional. Fascinated by antiquity, a Swiss scholar and explorer, John Lewis Burckhardt, set...
246 views3 comments
Sep 10, 20223 min read
Les Baux-de-Provence
Perched atop a rocky outcrop overlooking the expansive and beautiful valley below, Les Baux-de-Provence certainly lives up to its...
722 views0 comments
Aug 28, 20224 min read
Van Gogh's year at Saint-Paul de Mausole Monastery, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
As a longtime, devoted lover of impressionist art, the Saint-Paul de Mausole Monastery was high on my list of places to visit during a...
633 views2 comments
Aug 13, 20223 min read
A Day in the Charming Villages of the Luberon, France
As a lifelong francophile, I devoured British author Peter Mayle's books written when he and his wife lived in the south of France. I...
297 views2 comments
Aug 6, 20225 min read
Cézanne's Studio and L'Hôtel de Caumont; Two Cultural Gems in Aix-en-Provence
Cézanne's Studio Paul Cézanne was born into a well-to-do family in Aix in 1839 and except for occasional periods in Paris, lived most of...
370 views2 comments
Jul 31, 20224 min read
Two Glorious Days in Aix-en-Provence
Having been a Francophile for as long as I can remember, when I retired in 2019 I promised myself that I'd book a trip to France at least...
1,372 views0 comments
bottom of page