Practical Information, Travel Advice, Travel Tips
How to Pack Light: Five Weeks with a Carry-On!
Packing for any trip–a weekend in wine country, a month in Europe, or something in between used to be…
June 20, 2024Join the Journey
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Antiquities, Archeology, Architecture, Art, Cultural Attractions, History, Italy, Museums, RomeExplore Rome’s Ancient Wonders and Avoid the Crowds (Mostly)
Rome is the destination of choice for tens of millions of visitors annually and it seems like everyone is…
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Art, Basque Country, SpainWhat to do in Bilbao Besides Visiting the Guggenheim
I’ve met more than a few people traveling in Spain who take a day trip to Bilbao to visit…
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Antiquities, Art, Cultural Attractions, Family Fun, Gardens, Italy, Outdoor ArtInto the Woods –Bomarzo’s Monster Park
We made our way to Bomarzo’s Monster Park on a beautiful autumn day, early enough that the morning fog…
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Bend, Central Oregon, Family Fun, Outdoor ActivitiesHead to Bend for Summer Fun: Go Play Outside
There’s plenty of summer left, so if you like spending your sunny days outdoors, head to Bend, Oregon. Hiking,…
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Alaska, Family Fun, Natural Wonders, Outdoor ActivitiesWhere to Go for Cool Summer Fun: Fairbanks Alaska
Once the “greening” begins, it’s a sure sign that Spring has arrived in Fairbanks, Alaska and summer is on…
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Antiquities, Archeology, GreeceA Springtime Visit to Greece: Adventures on the Peloponnese Peninsula
Skip the sweltering summer heat and crazy crowds. Sunny skies, warm weather, wild flowers amidst the ancient ruins, and…
May 9, 2025 -
Salamanca, Toledo, Burgos, Bilbao, Leon, Spain, TravelSemana Santa: How to Celebrate Holy Week in Spain
Throughout Spain, the week leading up to Easter Sunday, known as Semana Santa or Holy Week, is observed in…
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Art, California, Cultural Attractions, Outdoor ActivitiesCalifornia’s High Desert Hidden Gems: Noah Purifoy’s Outdoor Desert Museum
I first learned about Noah Purifoy’s wondrous Outdoor Desert Museum while planning a trip to Joshua Tree National Park…
January 28, 2021 -
Architecture, Art, California, Cultural Attractions, Gardens, History, Outdoor Activities, Outdoor Art, Rancho MirageSunnylands— A Midcentury Masterpiece
As a regular visitor to the Palm Desert area, I often wondered what was behind the big pink walls…
April 8, 2019