The best group day tours are the ones that provide a combination of features all within a few hours or a day. A personable guide with solid knowledge of the area is, of course, essential. But he or she also […]
HOW TO KEEP FIT WHILE TRAVELING: A TRAVEL NURSE’S GUIDE
I get a lot of questions on how to keep fit while traveling. It’s a serious issue. If you do your best to stay fit and healthy at home, the routine disruption of several days on the road can wreak […]
EPIC MULTI DAY GROUP TOURS FOR ADVENTURE LOVERS
A multi day group tour is a great way to experience an adventure that may be too unfamiliar, costly or you may lack the necessary skills to undertake on your own. In some cases, independent travel to a particular country […]
EXPLORING FAMILY HERITAGE IN ASTURIAS, SPAIN
I recently purchased an ancestry test kit. The results were not a total surprise. I knew our Cuban family originated in Spain. What surprised me was the percentage of Spanish heritage that originated in Asturias. Naturally I became curious about […]
EXPLORING THE EUROPEAN CAPITALS OF CULTURE – PART 4
Capital of Culture is a title that European cities vie for. Being awarded this important title ensures the city’s brand is enhanced. A relatively low profile city on the tourism circuit can suddenly be elevated to the status of “must-visit.” […]
EUROPE’S CAPITALS OF CULTURE – PART 3
Europe’s Capitals of Culture go through a selection process where contenders are measured against an established criteria. Judges, all experts in their respective fields such as literature, music, architecture and art, evaluate each city on its cultural merits and declare […]
UNIQUE HAVANA RESTAURANTS THAT WILL AMAZE YOU
Havana restaurants sometimes get a bad rap when it comes to variety and service. But the restaurant scene in Cuba‘s fascinating capital is changing fast. The fact is that you can now get some pretty interesting and innovative meals throughout […]
DELVING INTO THE EUROPEAN CAPITALS OF CULTURE – PART 2
To celebrate the new millennium, the European Union chose nine cities as European Capitals of Culture as a way to show the enduring heritage and contribution of European cities to world culture and civilization. And in recent years, it has […]
WADI RUM CAMP, JORDAN: A PHOTO JOURNEY
Wadi Rum. Ethereal, timeless and mystical. A red desert with landscapes so otherworldly it is where the movie Mars was filmed. A stay at a Wadi Rum camp is a unique experience. Wadi Rum or The Valley of the Moon […]
15 HAVANA MUSEUMS YOU MUST SEE
Havana museums do not get the credit they deserve. When you think Cuba, you think music, classic American cars, colonial architecture, smooth rum and a vibrant nightlife among other things. But Havana has so much to offer in the realm […]
EXPLORING THE EUROPEAN CAPITALS OF CULTURE – PART 1
Back in 1983, Greece and France’s ministers of culture came up with the idea of selecting one city to be part of its European Capitals of Culture program. They thought it would be a good idea to unite Europeans by […]
AMMAN, JORDAN: A 2 DAY ITINERARY
What to do in Amman, Jordan for a 2 day itinerary? It’s tough to squeeze in all this ancient city has to offer, but I’ll try. Download Your 2-Day Itinerary! Amman is a teeming city of 4 million and the […]