Translation: I’m in love with the El Dorado Hotel and its in-house restaurant, El Dorado Kitchen. I’m certainly not one who falls in love frequently or easily and there isn’t an industry that holds more truth in that statement than the hotel/travel sector. It seems every time I travel, something goes wrong; like Murphy’s Law…
by Amy Lynch I’m ashamed to say I didn’t know a whole lot about Milan, Italy before I went there with my husband and toddler in November 2009. Hubby was working at a motorcycle trade show; my son and I were fortunate enough to be able to come along for the ride, but pretty much…
My question is – why the heck not? I suppose being single and living alone for nearly a decade before I got married at age 35 conditioned me to be comfortable in my own company. Nearly all of my friends married and had kids long before I did, so I grew accustomed to them not…
There are many reasons to visit Croatia. The country’s rich history, beautiful countryside, magical coast, and welcoming people draw thousands of tourists each year. But sidetracking from the standard tour to explore the roads less traveled will bring discoveries that promise to enlighten the heart and palate. My travels would take me to Slavonia, a…
by Sherrie Bakshi It’s the first day of October, and fall seems to have announced its arrival. The clouds have rolled in, there is a sense a crispness in the air and the leaves are already changing. It’s hard to imagine that just one month ago, the sun was shining, and I along with a…
Since the first vines were planted by missionaries in the 16th Century, wine has long been a Chilean national treasure to be savoured and shared. Today, those original vines have blossomed into a booming business turning Chile’s grapes into liquid gold. Chile is now one of the top wine producing countries in the world. Travel one hour…
Santiago, Chile’s largest and capital city, is an eclectic mix of old and new world culture. Founded in 1541 by the Spanish, Santiago shares a rich history with many other South American cities, yet it distinguishes itself as the ultimate urban destination of diversity – in geography, climate and attitude. History is still very much…