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…

original article updated 2026  It took five years and  six trips to Rome wandering my favorite piazzas, before I went inside the Colosseum. I was resistant. For some reason I…

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…

Discover an authentic European Christmas market in Wisconsin at Osthoff Resort. Shop 100+ vendors for German crafts, ornaments, and traditional holiday foods.

 Experience the magic of European Christmas markets from the comfort of a river cruise ship. From seasonal treats to cozy holiday celebrations with fellow travelers, the answer is YES, this…

Update (September 20, 2026): Highway 1 through Big Sur is open! There are scenic drives, and then there’s California’s Highway 1, a route so breathtaking it feels almost mythical.  Miles…

I like to refer to coffee as a universal beverage. The pleasure you experience upon waking up to the smell of coffee is the same, no matter where you are…