In this article and video, I share what it was like to take a Northern Europe Viking vacation on Jupiter, Viking's newest ocean cruise ship, coupled with extended embarkment and disembarkment visits to Berlin, Leipzig and Bergen. As a professional travel blogger, I rarely get to take a vacation since...

By day the Bucharest water fountains are elegant and impressive. By night, the fountains really come alive. The Bucharest water fountains in Unirii Square is one of the most impressive choreographed water displays in the world. If you travel to Bucharest, Romania, this is one of the top attractions you...

As some of you may know, I am an Allianz Travel ambassador. They are currently running a campaign asking all of the travel ambassadors to share the reasons why they travel. The campaign is called, "Travel Because." I hope you will watch the video below and be inspired to see...

The picturesque region of Bohemian Switzerland showcases dramatic landscapes, lush forests, babbling brooks and idyllic villages. In this article I share a 3-day experience exploring this northern region of the Czech Republic, lead by the folks from Northern Hikes (a local tour operator). The northern part of the Czech Republic...

If you are a wine enthusiast who enjoys vineyard visits and wine tastings, you are going to rejoice over this story about the Czech Republic Wine Salon. This is one of the most unique and remarkable wine experiences I've ever had. Located in the small town of Valtice, in the...

This is a both a heartwarming story, and one of adventure while doing IdidaRide in Seward, Alaska. I’ve never believed in love at first sight. Lust at first sight, absolutely. But love? Nope. Love takes time to grow, to get to know your partner, blah blah blah. Two weeks ago...

Here is a bucket list of 5 places you should travel in your 20s. These adventures will surely last you a lifetime. Traveling in your 20s is incredibly exciting! Whether you’ve already looped around the world once or twice, or you’re someone who has never left your own hometown, booking...

If you’re needing to get entirely off the radar for a few days, then this Venda road trip is worth considering. Likewise, if you’re visiting South Africa and wish to travel off the beaten path and explore the not-so-commercial-side of the Rainbow Nation, you might find this helpful as well. ...

Considering a trip to India on the Palace on Wheels? In this article I will share what it's really like to travel by train through India, while showcasing many of the experiences and sights during this week-long journey through Rajasthan. Riding the rails through India on the Palace of Wheels...

Not a lot of time? Here are five cultural things to do when visiting Madrid, Spain! Home to an astonishing 3.1 million people, Madrid City is Europe's fifth largest city, and the European Union's third largest after London and Berlin. While Madrid is a populous place, it doesn't feel busy...

Here is everything you need to know about visiting Havasupai. Havasupai is a hiker’s paradise.  With an 8-mile trek into the village your sore feet are soothed in the blue-green waters of the natural spring. Occasionally you get the unique opportunity to experience not just the landscape, but cultural immersion!...

A Short Guide to The Bay of Somme in France What comes to mind when you hear the words 'The Bay of Somme' in France? How about the First World War and the infamous Battle of the Somme? Even for those of us who didn't excel in history class will...

Gin and spirit lovers will enjoy the Listoke gin school experience on the north side of Drogheda, Ireland, the first and only interactive gin making experience in the country. Irish whisky is well know throughout the world, but Irish gin is beginning to make a name for itself as well....

Earlier this year I was on a Northern Arizona road trip with fellow travel blogger Archana Singh of Travel See Write. We were setting up camp in a remote area not far from Lake Powell. Off in the distance we happened to see two people walking in our direction. Given...

Camelback Mountain is an iconic landmark located right in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona. Its unique shape with two humps and a head looks distinctly like a resting camel, hence the name. Camelback Mountain is surrounded by million dollar homes, many providing million dollar views in all direction of the...