Welcome to TravelTawk℠ where we explore overlooked places in interesting destinations in Europe and North America. In these pages we share our culinary and cultural discoveries, exciting art and architecture, and practical advice for less stressful and more meaningful travel in cities around the world and in the great outdoors. Wellness and a bit of luxury are always part of our travel stories.
Whether you are an avid traveler or just getting started, our goal is to inspire you with up- and- coming destinations, off- season suggestions, and help you avoid the crowds when you go to popular locales.
I’m Jeanne Neylon Decker, independent travel journalist and founder and chief content creator @traveltawk.com. I’ve visited two dozen countries and spend nearly half the year traveling to bring our readers insight into destinations worth spending time in.
Italy is a top destination for many and after 20+ visits, still one of my favorite countries. The Dolomites have been getting a lot of attention lately, especially after the Winter Olympics. I’ve written about this astoundingly beautiful region and I’m heading back for my seventh hiking trip in October. Thinking of the popular Cinque Terre? Read this first! Heading to Rome? I’ve got plenty of tips for avoiding the crowds.
If you’re looking for travel ideas, consider a driving trip around the Peloponnese Peninsula instead of island hopping in Greece. Are Slovenia and Croatia on your list? You’ll find lots of mini stories and photos of Lake Bled, Ljubljana, Idrija, Zagreb, Zadar, and the Istrian Peninsula @traveltawk on Instagram. Articles coming soon!
Springtime in Spain is magical, especially during Semana Santa– Holy Week (the seven days leading to Easter Sunday). Read all about it here and in Travel World International. Stories on Valencia, Zaragoza and other under the radar Spanish cities are coming.
Palm Springs is always fun but especially so during Modernism Week, an 11-day festival celebrating all things midcentury modern that happens in February. Modernism Week this year offered 450 different activities and events from home and garden tours to mixology workshops, films, presentations, parties and more.
Central Oregon and New England were some of our recent US destinations. If you’re considering Alaska you’ll want to read about our adventures, which thanks to Explore Fairbanks, included meeting with scientists at the University of Alaska about climate change, learning about native Athabascan culture and traditions, a river boat ride, and a visit to spectacular Denali National Park plus a trip on the Alaska Railroad with Gold Star service!
Look for travel tips and articles on these and other worthwhile destinations in the coming months.
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Just signed up for your blog and will let you know how the trip to Puglia goes. Lecce is supposed to be gorgeous and we’re also looking forward to visiting the little town my Mom’s family is from.
Stammi bene e ci vediamo presto.
Rosalie