What to see and do in Russia’s second largest city
Warsaw, Poland: Part One of a Nine-Day Itinerary
Highlights of Warsaw on our 9-day tour of three Polish cities
Two Days in St. Petersburg: Russia’s Venice of the North
Geneva, Switzerland: A Captivating European Destination
Sailing the Baltic Sea with Viking: Our First Ocean Cruise
Sunset in Stockholm and Other Baltic Cruise Highlights
Packing Light: Tips for Women Travelers
Musical Journeys Around the World at MIM Phoenix
Wroclaw, Poland: Part Three of a Nine-Day Itinerary
Krakow, Poland: Part Two of a Nine-Day Itinerary
Packing Guide for Easy Desert Hiking
3 Days in Paris: Best Things to Do
Charmed by Dinan, an Irresistible Town in Brittany
Top Things to Do in Cologne, Germany
Fun and interesting things to do in Cologne, Germany As wonderful as it was to visit Cologne during our first visit several years ago, we were thrilled to get a second “sniff of Cologne” during our Viking Rhine Getaway cruise. Gliding along the Rhine on a sunny morning, we watched the…
Rome’s Enchanting Quartiere Coppedé
Step outside of the most well-known areas of Rome and visit the Quartiere Coppedé where architect Gino Coppedé’s designs take you into a fairytale world.
Shame-less Matera, Italy: A Cultural Rebirth
Matera: From the “shame of Italy” to European Capital of Culture 2019
Nature and Architecture in Harmony at Taliesin West
Visiting Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West in Scottsdale, Arizona
Exploring Veneto: 5 Great Side Trips from Asolo
From our romantic apartment in Asolo, we not only enjoyed the culture and lifestyle of the captivating town just beyond our doorstop, we had easy access to other wonders of the Veneto region of Italy on side trips during our four-day stay. With our expert guides and gracious hosts Mr. TWS and I explored highlights that included regional wine, art, and architecture. Here are five places that we recommend for your Veneto itinerary.