It seems like only yesterday when as a college student I set off on a summer European adventure. With a backpack and my train pass in hand, I covered seven countries in three months. Venice, Northern Italy’s “Queen of the Adriatic”, a unique and majestic city built on an archipelago of small islands, was among…
Every experience and every adventure is fueled by emotion. Whether the emotion is tied to a celebration, a holiday escape or simply a need for distraction, cruising has become a top choice – truly providing a comforting and comfortable way to travel. I am sad for the few lost souls out there who just don’t…
The Venice Carnival was one crazy costume party! Venice is an ever-enchanting city all on its own, but during the Carnival it becomes crowded, crazy, and full of visual and physical entertainment. Be there every February!
To celebrate their 40th anniversary, ExperiencePlus! Bicycle Tours announced a Pisa-to-Venice cycling trip June 6-17, 2012, hosted by two generations of the founding family. ExperiencePlus! Bicycle Tours started in 1972 and was the first North American company to offer pedal tours in Europe. They’ve since stashed many awards under their belt, including the prestigious National…
This digital era, while sometimes overwhelming, really does help out travelers! Take, for instance, the new trend in digital travel: a personal guide book on your phone. Now you can figure out your itinerary without the bulk of travel guides in your luggage. Why we like the mTrip Travel Guide series: A travel guide with…
I’ve been fortunate enough to build a business — Sorelle Bionde — that requires travel to Italy, frequently. Logging countless hours wandering the streets and passageways of cities such as Milan, Florence, Venice, Rome and more, I have uncovered great finds from artisans and designers who truly do march to their own beat. The result:…
My passion for fashion is matched only by my passion for travel. So imagine my delight when I discovered the Fashion & Style cruise from Crystal Cruises. Talk about a match made in Heaven for me… Fashion. Vintage fashion. Fashion shows. Travel. Cruise. Ending in my favorite country (Spain) in the whole world?! It just…