CaptK and I have made 6 trips to Greece since 1983 and all have included a visit to Athens. Each of our visits have included some type of...

New Orleans was described by one of her original settlers as "Nothing more than two narrow strips of land about a musket shot in width"...

Conch Island, Anegada British Virgin Iskands Eleven miles north of North Sound, Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands, sits the sand and...

There is not a city that loves a party more than New Orleans and they pull out all the stops for the Holidays. Twinkling lights, festive...

Who is the Modern Grandmother? We are at the age where our children are blessing us with grandchildren or simply an empty nest. We are...

I love Greece, the people, the food, the history, the beaches. That being said, Athens is not my favorite place in Greece. I recommend...

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...

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...

Each winter more than 20,000 Gray Whales migrate from Alaska to the warm waters of Baja Mexico. This 10,000 mile plus trek is one of the...

San Diego is the quintessential Southern California city. With it's laid back lifestyle, friendly people and beautiful coastline, it is a...

Dublin's Glasnevin Cemetery offers you an opportunity to walk among the headstones of fascinating characters from Ireland's past. As you...

Dive into ancient Irish history with a day trip from Dublin, Ireland to the New Grange Neolithic Site. New Grange is a passage tomb...

Do you believe in Leprechauns? Take a walk through Ireland's myths and legends. Meet leprechauns, banshees, and faeries. Through sights,...

In my post, My Plan for Thoughtfully Embarking on Travel in 2021, I suggested that you consider Private Tours as a way to travel while...