Beyond the Beach in Florida, Egypt and Turkey

Florida Coastline

I don’t know about you, but for me a beach vacation conjures up images of the Beach Boy’s mythical Kokomo. “Bodies in the sand, Tropical drink melting in your hand…”  Sun, sand, the warm tropical breeze, it always sounds perfect for me until I get there.  And then, within 48 hours of sunning, sanding and [...]

10 Places that Will Make You Fall in Love with NYC This Spring

Yankee Stadium-NYC

Springtime in New York City is full of life. The temperatures are rising, the flowers are starting to bloom and people are starting to shed layers and move around comfortably. This is one of the greatest times to visit the city as there’s so much to see and do whether you’re a nature lover, sports [...]

A Dream or is it Just a Night in Barcelona?

Las Ramblas-Barcelona

Groggily stepping off the plane in the middle of the night, I was shocked to find Barcelona awake.  So awake in fact that when I checked in to my accommodations, the desk clerk asked me if I wanted to have my luggage stored behind the desk until I came back from dinner.  Where am I? [...]

Five Places to Re-visit in Europe

Berlin, Germany

I’ve been traveling for ten years, and the number one question I get is “Where’s your favorite place?” My answer differs depending on my mood. Some days, it’s the Galapagos. Others, it’s Cambodia or Australia. But quite frankly, Europe will always have my heart. These days, I hear more about Southeast Asia and South America [...]