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WHAT TO SEE IN YEREVAN, (ARMENIA): THE PERFECT YEREVAN CITY TOUR
What to see in Yerevan? I found virtually limitless opportunities to stroll the city’s picturesque streets, sample the food and wine, learn about the ancient culture and much more. The charming capital city of Yerevan is Armenia’s largest city and […]
TRAVEL SAFETY DOS AND DON’TS: AN EXPERT’S GUIDE TO AVOIDING ILLNESS, INJURY AND THEFT
Ask people what are some of the top travel safety dos and don’ts and the answers might surprise you. Some will say terrorist attacks. In fact, according to NBC News, you are more likely to choke on food, die from […]
6 MEMORABLE THINGS TO DO IN ASTURIAS (SPAIN)
There are so many things to do in Asturias, northern Spain’s lush green natural paradise. The best way to share the magical experience that is Asturias is to ask a resident to explain it to us. For this reason, I’ve […]
15 BEST THINGS TO DO IN TBILISI, GEORGIA ON A BUDGET
Wondering about things to do in Tbilisi, the charming capital of Georgia? Activities range from exploring ancient monasteries to strolling the winding, hilly streets of the Old Town to enjoying stunning views from the ultra-modern Peace Bridge. …and the wine! […]
HOW TO SLEEP WELL WHILE TRAVELING
You yearn to sleep well while traveling, but it’s tough! Between jet lag, a disrupted eating schedule, sitting in one place for hours and other disturbances, trying to get a good, solid 7 or 8 hours sleep is as elusive […]
2019 PHOTO OF THE YEAR…and the winner is…
The winner is December’s Mount Ararat in Armenia. Choosing the Photo of the Year is always fun because it reminds me of the beautiful and interesting places in the world. The year 2019 had some nice fulfilled expectations. Petra and […]
TAORMINA, SICILY: RESTAURANTS AND ATTRACTIONS
Taormina restaurants and attractions are around every corner in this ancient city, the gateway to Sicily. It is a great place to absorb your first impressions of this culturally fascinating island. Taormina attractions have been drawing visitors for centuries. It […]
TOP 16 THINGS TO DO IN GRAN CANARIA, CANARY ISLANDS (SPAIN)
I wasn’t entirely sure where the Canary Islands were, much less the many things to do in Gran Canaria, one of the main islands in the Canary Islands. The island of Gran Canaria was certainly a surprise. Here is a […]
5 AWESOME DAY TRIPS FROM BAKU, AZERBAIJAN THAT WILL AMAZE YOU
The best day trips from Baku will take you to locations filled with high artistic achievement, mysterious temples, and amazing natural phenomenon. After a couple of days exploring Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan with a Baku city tour, it’s time […]
SAFE TRAVELS: A DOCTOR’S 20 TIPS FOR TRAVELING HEALTHY
Traveling healthy is key for a positive travel experience. That’s why people say “safe travels” when they see you off. The last thing you want is to spend your valuable off-time sick in bed. I’m frequently asked if I have […]
18 COMMON TRAVEL SCAMS AND HOW TO AVOID THEM
Travel scams are a fact of life when you are in an unfamiliar environment, especially in a foreign country. But there are ways to protect yourself to at least minimize the chances of falling prey to scam artists. The first […]
ORTIGIA, SICILY: ITALY’S HIDDEN MAGICAL CITY
Ortigia, Sicily, Italy, spelled both Ortigia and Ortygia, is everything you imagine an ancient Sicilian town to be. It is a jumble of disparate cultural influences combining to create impressive architecture, a laid-back attitude, and food so good you want […]