May you Live in Interesting Times No one ever needs an excuse to visit Venice.  Each time I return, I am amazed that such a place exists built precariously u...

I invited Steve to sail on a river cruise to celebrate a big anniversary, and his response was less than enthusiastic. “Isn’t that for old people…who just w...

Happy Thanksgiving to our family of travel lovers! As Ruth and I put the turkey in the oven (and the details in Axus) we would like to pause and say thank ...

This time of year is perfect for visiting Italy. The crowds have thinned, the weather is still warm, and there is value with hotel rates at some of the mos...

Early mornings in Mendoza are magical. If you get up before sunrise, you will be rewarded by the splendor of the southern sky with the clear Milky Way, the ...

Spring Break. Have you booked yet? Winter has arrived, and already I’m dreaming of a nice warm beach. A hop to the Caribbean used to be a no-brainer, but w...

I’ve attempted to visit Machu Picchu several times. The story of Hiram Bingham (the real-life Indiana Jones), hacking his way through the Peruvian jungle to...

Small Ship Sailing to delight 3 generations and 18 family members for the festive season!

Ski lunch al fresco, Zermatt, Switzerland I love to ski, and can claim visits to most of the ski resorts in the western USA. Skiing in Europe seemed so roma...

Safaris can be a once in a lifetime trip. For me, it is a destination that has no end to the discovery. At each age, you take this journey with a different ...