European travel dreams are nothing new and every traveler we come into contact with has amazing stories of what delighted, disappointed and surprised them when they took on the great European Travel Adventure. One of the things that we like hearing about are all the situations that travelers encounter that made them take a second... Continue Reading →
Sometimes the very things that give us travel stress can show themselves regardless of the great planning we do. We know, we know! It seems that no matter how hard you try, some sort of issue rears its ugly head just when you think you've got it covered. We've heard them all and perhaps we... Continue Reading →
It's that time of year! We're so excited! Travel is a powerful force in our lives and sharing our love of it is a total passion project. So, this Thanksgiving, we say thank you. We have plenty to be thankful for like our family, our travel partner, and all of the moments that we share... Continue Reading →
There are two kinds of travelers, we've all heard, the pre planners that print out the itinerary and the take it as it comes line waiters. Rome presents an issue for each of these travelers as it comes in extremes, either you need a reservation months in advance or the venue is free and you... Continue Reading →
Skip The Louvre and take on the magnificent Czartoryski in Krakow La Jaconde by Leonardo DaVinci was stolen from the Louvre in 1911. The headlines of the day were sensational with the art caper and the incident sparked her modern fame. Yet, while the world waits in line to view the Mona Lisa behind bullet... Continue Reading →
Toe to knee, the boot of Italy is a country chock full of amazing sites and flavors that make it one of the most requested tours we have! And for good reason, Italy does not disappoint. What we notice the most about travelers who want to take on the great italian adventure is that they... Continue Reading →
Once upon a time... Scratch that. Instead, I should probably begin with "once upon a bajillion tourists!" The fact is, the Montmartre area of Paris is something to behold! Each year, thousands upon thousands depend on the charming arrondissment as they search out it's former life as an artist's colony. It was this rag tag... Continue Reading →
The year is 1500 and the following people are alive and thriving in Europe- Martin Luther, Christopher Columbus, Henry VII, and from Florence: The powerful Medicis, Amerigo Vespucci, Leonardo DaVinci, Niccolo Maccheavelli, Lorenzo the Magnificent and his son Pope Leo X and Michaelangelo. It’s the height of the culture explosion known as the renaissance and... Continue Reading →
I was walking through a lovely vineyard with a local vintner enjoying the North Italian sunshine when he stopped and asked me a very abrupt question. "How did you find this place?" he asked me in wonder. At first, I didn't know how to take his question but then it occurred to me that he... Continue Reading →
Dear Babcia and YiaYia- I have a great river cruise booked from Amsterdam to Basal, Switzerland! I’m so excited to see so many things. The cruise line says it will take care of my air arrangements if they want me to or I can do it myself. Is there a reason to not just have... Continue Reading →
