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Leftovers

In the tradition of after Thanksgiving activities, it’s time for my annual leftovers article, which is a collection ...
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Galapagos Islands: A Journey Through Time

As I anticipate the opportunity to visit the Galapagos in 2026, I’ve started my research early because it ...
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6 Surprising Destinations for Wine Lovers

I love including wine tastings as an experience during travel, and last year discovered an unusual destination had ...
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Venice Tourism Controls to Fight Overtourism

One of the fabulous destinations to visit while on an ocean cruise is Venice, Italy - I can ...
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Vampire-Inspired Travels

Vampire-inspired travels First mentioned in European folklore around the mid-1700s, vampires have terrified and intrigued us mere mortals ...
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Japanese Ryokans – Sleeping in true cultural immersion

This month we’ve had a number of clients traveling in Japan, which is one of my favorite counties ...
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From Byzantine to Baroque: Differentiating the Architectural Styles of Churches in Europe

Looking forward to future travel and some of the incredible cities I’ll visit, I know that some of ...
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Angkor Wat: Visiting Cambodia’s Treasure

With our upcoming Mekong trip in Vietnam and Cambodia, Angkor Wat is one of the highlight visits of ...
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Flamenco Versus Fado: A Comprehensive Guide

I've been fascinated with the differences between those artistic expressions in Spain and Portugal, which inspires this week’s ...
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Stepping Back in Time: Why Athens, Greece is a Must-Visit Destination

Athens, Greece is a fabulous destination. Read on... Stepping Back in Time: Why Athens, Greece is a Must-Visit ...
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Art Inspirations on a Seine River Cruise

I wanted to share a unique art-filled itinerary in France, which was also my very first river cruise ...
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What’s the difference between a church, cathedral, basilica, and shrine?

We spend a lot of time in churches, cathedrals, basilicas, and shrines during our pilgrimages. That theme inspires ...
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