Leftovers
By Carol Rowland | | Travel Tips
In the tradition of after Thanksgiving activities, it’s time for my annual leftovers article, which is a collection ...
Read More Galapagos Islands: A Journey Through Time
By Carol Rowland | | Bucket List, Destinations
As I anticipate the opportunity to visit the Galapagos in 2026, I’ve started my research early because it ...
Read More 6 Surprising Destinations for Wine Lovers
By Carol Rowland | | Destinations, Travel Styles/Specialty Experiences
I love including wine tastings as an experience during travel, and last year discovered an unusual destination had ...
Read More Venice Tourism Controls to Fight Overtourism
By Carol Rowland | | Destinations
One of the fabulous destinations to visit while on an ocean cruise is Venice, Italy - I can ...
Read More Vampire-Inspired Travels
By Carol Rowland | | Authentic/Local Experiences, International Travel, Travel Styles/Specialty Experiences
Vampire-inspired travels First mentioned in European folklore around the mid-1700s, vampires have terrified and intrigued us mere mortals ...
Read More Japanese Ryokans – Sleeping in true cultural immersion
By Carol Rowland | | Amenities, Destinations, International Travel
This month we’ve had a number of clients traveling in Japan, which is one of my favorite counties ...
Read More From Byzantine to Baroque: Differentiating the Architectural Styles of Churches in Europe
By Carol Rowland | | Destinations, Faith-based, Pilgrimages
Looking forward to future travel and some of the incredible cities I’ll visit, I know that some of ...
Read More Angkor Wat: Visiting Cambodia’s Treasure
By Carol Rowland | | Authentic/Local Experiences, Bucket List, Destinations
With our upcoming Mekong trip in Vietnam and Cambodia, Angkor Wat is one of the highlight visits of ...
Read More Flamenco Versus Fado: A Comprehensive Guide
By Carol Rowland | | Authentic/Local Experiences, International Travel
I've been fascinated with the differences between those artistic expressions in Spain and Portugal, which inspires this week’s ...
Read More Stepping Back in Time: Why Athens, Greece is a Must-Visit Destination
By Carol Rowland | | Bucket List, Destinations, International Travel, Travel Styles/Specialty Experiences
Athens, Greece is a fabulous destination. Read on... Stepping Back in Time: Why Athens, Greece is a Must-Visit ...
Read More Art Inspirations on a Seine River Cruise
By Carol Rowland | | Authentic/Local Experiences, Destinations, River Cruise
I wanted to share a unique art-filled itinerary in France, which was also my very first river cruise ...
Read More What’s the difference between a church, cathedral, basilica, and shrine?
By Carol Rowland | | Faith-based
We spend a lot of time in churches, cathedrals, basilicas, and shrines during our pilgrimages. That theme inspires ...
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