From the Santa Monica Pier to Pasadena, here are the things to do and unforgettable day trips near Los Angeles that I never grow tired of. I love LA,…

I love to show people what makes my city unique.  Dallas is rich with interesting things to do: restaurants, clubs, historic sites, and neighborhoods to explore—if you know where to…

A Rhine River cruise covers four countries, UNESCO World Heritage landscapes, over 28 medieval castles, world-class wine regions, and centuries of architecture, all from one unpacking. It’s one of the…

Known for mezcal, mole, and Dia de los Muertos, Oaxaca City (officially Oaxaca de Juárez) is Mexicos culinary capital and cultural heart. This brilliantly colorful city blends Spanish Colonial architecture…

A Viking Douro River cruise combines land and river travel through northern Portugal, stopping at UNESCO World Heritage sites, historic wine estates, medieval villages, and the cities of Lisbon, Salamanca,…

  From Royal Windsor to Oxford, the cities and towns of the Thames Valley make perfect day trips by train from London. Castles, historic pubs, and iconic sites await.  No…

It took five years and  six trips to Rome before I went inside the Colosseum. I was resistant. What made me change my mind?  The opportunity to take the  Walks…

Christmas is a time of tradition and flavors of home. When I was growing up a favorite Christmas treat was my grandmother’s delicious rum cake with a decadent sauce that…