Discovering Istanbul with Viking Cruises
Liguria and Tuscany on a Mediterranean Coastal Journry
A Mediterranean coastal journey in southern France
Exploring Barcelona and Costa Brava with Collette
Japanese Friendship Garden in Phoenix
Art and cultureal venues to visit in the Phoenix Metro area
Hikes and Hohokam History in Arizona
Reasons to take a Collette guided tour in Morocco
Lasting memories of Morocco by taking home souvenirs
5 days on a London holiday getaway
What an experience! Two nights at a luxury Sahara Desert camp Of the many highlights during our Collette Colors of Morocco tour, our two nights at a Sahara Desert camp stands out as one of the best. Ever since I was very young, I dreamed of seeing the Sahara Desert…
Morocco Guided Tour
Viking Expedition cruise of Canada and the Atlantic Coastline We’re back home in Scottsdale, Arizona after 15 days at sea with Viking on one of their incredible expedition ships, the Octantis. We’ll have much to share in future posts about the sights, excursions, onboard experiences, and sailing the St. Lawrence…
Three days in Taormina
Best of Siracusa in two days
Two days in Ragusa
3 Days in Palermo, Sicily
Tips for a day in Monaco
Top things to do in Madrid, Spain during a three day visit — attractions, restaurants, and more tips
A two-night stay at Zion National Park
Ljubljana, Lake Bled, and Lipca Stud Farm
Collette guided tour to the Balkans
Highlights of Sarajevo, Bosnia
Highlights of six days in Croatia
Top tips for taking a Viking Mediterranean cruise
Our top three optional shore excursions on a Viking Mediterranean Odyssey cruise
Photo highlights of a Viking Mediterranean Odyssey cruise From Venice to Barcelona, our Viking Mediterranean Odyssey cruise included new as well as familiar destinations. In new locations, we looked for the highlights that capture the essence of the place. In places we had previously visited, we looked for something new,…
A day trip to Crete wine country
Three days in romantic Santorini
Tuscany Art Adventure — September 18 – 24, 2022
Top things to do in Athens, Greece on a 4-day visit
A 12-day Greece itinerary
Highlights of Seville, Spain
Our top recommendations of things to do in Valencia Spain
Fun and adventure in Antigua
Glimpses of Antigua — a romantic and active stay on the island
A sentimental and rejuvenating road trip in Northern California
Cuisine and culture along the Camino de Santiago
A visit to Paolo Soleri’s Cosanti in Paradise Valley, Arizona
Scenes of Spring at Fort Tryon Park, Upper Manhattan, New York City
What is it about a place that compels us call it romantic?
Memories of shared travel experiences with my sister, Chris
Dreaming of a return to Italy
Part two of a special series featuring stories of mother-daughter travel experiences
Part one of a collaborative series featuring mother-daughter travel experiences
Should you take shore excursions on Viking river and ocean cruises?
HIghlights of things to do in Tallinn, Estonia
Travel tips and inspiration for traveling in 2020
We’ve now added the Marcus Landslide Trail to our list of favorite hikes in Scottsdale.
Grateful for travels past and future We are very grateful for many things, including our past travels and those ahead! I’d like to highlight some of the places I’ve visited that have me reflecting on the priceless gift of travel. How to say “thank you” in different languages Can you…
What to see and do in Russia’s second largest city
Cruising the Baltic Sea with Viking
Photo highlights of a Baltic cruise
Simple packing tips for women travelers
MIM – The Musical Instrument Museum of Phoenix
Top things to do in Krakow, Poland
Highlights of Warsaw on our 9-day tour of three Polish cities
From Perros-Guirec to Ploumanac’h on the Sentiers des Douaniers on the Brittany coast
Tips for easy hiking in the desert
Best things to do in Paris when you’ve been before
Dinan, France — a most charming town in Brittany
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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.
Visiting Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West in Scottsdale, Arizona
Editor’s note April 15, 2021: This post has been updated to feature a new Romania photography workshop added for August 1-16, 2021. The timeless beauty of Romania Barbara Nelson is a photographer, journalist and event producer who I had the pleasure of meeting several years ago as she was leading…