Crete is the largest island in Greece and the second largest in the Mediterranean. We took a two night, three day road trip around the...

Spinalonga, the island of mysteries and ghosts, of sickness and war. Located in the Bay of Elounda, in northeastern Crete, this now...

Seven miles from Old Town Heraklion, in central Crete, stands Knossos Palace. This archeological was the largest of Minoan Palaces and...

Just 90 minutes from Milan, is the idyllic Italian Lakes Region. Nestled in the foothills of the Alps, on the border of Italy and...

Visiting the Last Supper fresco by Leonardo Da Vinci has been on CaptK and my "Life List" for a long time.The Last Supper is one the most

Oh Italy, the place of my family’s roots, warm vibrant people, lush wines, and delectable food. The land of Far Niente, doing nothing...

On our last evening on Crete in Greece, we spent an evening of education and deliciousness with The Real Cretan Cooking Experience by...

Being a self proclaimed foodie, I am fascinated by the history of food and wine, farming methods, and unique food preparations. Even before we left home, I booked our Wine and Olive Oil Tasting Tour with Chania Wine Tours, so I could explore my passions on Crete.

Hiking the Samaria Gorge is at the top of many people's Crete "must do" list. It is a 16km hike through pine scented forests, rocky...

Balos Beach often makes the list for most beautiful beaches in the world. It is located in a remote area in western Crete. As you can see...

CaptK and I are in Crete, Greece, the largest and southern most island the Aegean Sea. It is our first European Trip in almost 2 years...

Just north of Jupiter, Fl directly on US Hwy 1, is Jonathan Dickinson State Park. This WWII military base turned State Park encompasses...

I have lived in Jupiter/Tequesta, Florida for 11 years and I love it. It has a relaxed, slightly upscale, fishing village vibe. The ocean...

Do you look for hidden gems when you travel? I definitely found one in the Hike/Bike Trails of Gulf State Park. This Alabama State Park...

I have been traveling to the Northeast Gulf Coast since 1969. My first trip was to Pensacola Beach. We camped at Fort Pickens State Park...

In the heart of the North Carolina Sandhills sits America's first Golf Resort, Pinehurst. While it is widely known as the birthplace of...

In the center of Florida is a stunning three course golf resort, complete with a contemporary Lodge, two clubhouses, eight unique...

When the weather turned cold and windy on a Spring Break visit to Panama City Beach, we loaded into the car and headed 60 miles east to...

Recently, I had the opportunity to chaperone my nephew's Covid delayed Senior Trip to Panama City Beach, FL. One of the days, we did an...

The British Virgin Islands has the BEST beach bars! Rum concoctions or a cold local brew, a sandy beach, a lounge chair under a palm...