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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Here's the deal: the travel industry is over run with so many small businesses, it's hard to even know what all the choices are! So, we're up for the challenge of helping you make the right travel choices for your needs. We know! Even if you don't pick us for your adventure, we want you... Continue Reading →
15 Easy Travel Tips For First Time Travelers https://open.spotify.com/episode/4ifKpEBz3oShh8CGZUzyYD?si=28Zkx2mCSqmVFXHbNVT1sg I’m in the middle of planning my Summer trips and thinking about all of the different details that it takes to pin down each location and ensure that I’ve smoothed out all the potential bumps in my travel road. As always, I divide my planning into three distinct stages:... Continue Reading →
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7IU2kavs1TOPKwoN43JPwD?si=X_U_aKJPQtyTqpOJCz5Eiw So, if you are like most people, you have one shot a year to book the vacation of a lifetime. I’m not talking about a quick trip down to Florida for a long weekend or a girl’s trip to Vegas. I’m talking about mega- it takes some trip planning– travel. I’m talking about those... Continue Reading →
Ah, the Emerald Isle! Americans stamp their passports here more than any other country. Why? Because there is simply nothing like the charm and friendliness of Ireland. The Irish are famous for their hospitality and "come join us" attitude. It's this amazing spirit that allows for so many opportunities to learn and enjoy. The nation's... Continue Reading →
