We’ve now added the Marcus Landslide Trail to our list of favorite hikes in Scottsdale.
Scottsdale Hikes: Marcus Landslide Trail at Tom’s Thumb

Two Days in St. Petersburg: Russia’s Venice of the North

What to see and do in Russia’s second largest city
Geneva, Switzerland: A Captivating European Destination

Highlights of Geneva, Switzerland
Sailing the Baltic Sea with Viking: Our First Ocean Cruise

Cruising the Baltic Sea with Viking
Sunset in Stockholm and Other Baltic Cruise Highlights

Photo highlights of a Baltic cruise
Packing Light: Tips for Women Travelers

Simple packing tips for women travelers
Musical Journeys Around the World at MIM Phoenix

MIM – The Musical Instrument Museum of Phoenix
Giving Thanks in 16 Different Languages

Time again to give thanks for travel — 2019 edition It’s time again for the TWS duo to think about all the things for which we can give thanks. We are, as always, very grateful for our travels. For several years, I’ve been publishing a post that says “thank you”…
Wroclaw, Poland: Part Three of a Nine-Day Itinerary

Top things to do in Wroclaw, Poland
Krakow, Poland: Part Two of a Nine-Day Itinerary

Top things to do in Krakow, Poland
A Walk on the Pink Granite Coast of Brittany

From Perros-Guirec to Ploumanac’h on the Sentiers des Douaniers on the Brittany coast
Packing Guide for Easy Desert Hiking

Tips for easy hiking in the desert
3 Days in Paris: Best Things to Do

Best things to do in Paris when you’ve been before
Charmed by Dinan, an Irresistible Town in Brittany

Dinan, France — a most charming 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.
Enchanted by Lucien Bahaj on Manhattan’s Lower East Side

Remembering Lucien Bahaj