solo traveller perfecting her selfie one destination at a time
Iceland: the land of fire and ice. A land of contrasts — of lush green hills and black sand beaches. Of crystal blue glaciers and dancing green skies. Midnight sun and all day night. A popular destination, and at just five hours flying from the east coast, an easy getaway for a short trip. There’s…
In early October 2020, I – quite spontaneously – booked a flight to Cairo, Egypt. This spur of the moment booking led me to one of the most unique trips I’ve taken in a while. Egypt – like the rest of the world – has been on my bucket list for some time, but it…
At the far end of (Middle) Earth lies what Lonely Planet has long referred to as “the coolest little capital.” Wellington, New Zealand, capital of this tiny island country, packs a punch that a lot of visitors tend to skip in favour of Taupo and Queenstown.
Italy is a perennial favourite for American travellers. It’s so popular that more than 2 million of us travel to the bel paese every year. Many first-timers hit the big three of Rome, Florence, and Venice. Those with a little more experience take the lake country and the cosmopolitan city of Milan, while mixing in…
As we dive into a new decade though, we look not at alternates but at completely new destinations. Where can we go, what can we see, that we haven’t seen before. From indigenous birds to the elusive and VERY endangered black rhino, here’s our short list of up and coming destinations for 2020.
It’s 7:15am when the disembodied voice comes over the intercom in my room. The expedition leader informs us we have a bowhead whale just ahead, which is a rare sighting in these waters, let alone anywhere else. I throw on jeans and a sweater, a heavy jacket, my sunglasses, wool socks, and hiking shoes, then…
The leaves are changing already. (Still, I’m eagerly awaiting when my lawn is littered with golden leaves.) Seeking out fall foliage is a time-honoured American tradition up here in the Northeast. New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, and New York all showcase the vivid colours of autumn. Trees burst with golds, reds, and browns, often so seductively…
The final season of “Game of Thrones” is upon us. There are a lot of questions to be answered. Who lives? Who dies? And who sits on the Iron Throne when it’s all said and done? Will it even matter because everything’s been taken over by the Night King and his army of White Walkers?…
Central Portugal is everything from the Douro Valley south to Lisbon and from coast to the Spanish border. Visit for castles and fortresses, charming towns with wonderful history, and delightful food and wine.
Porto, Portugal lies on the steep, steep hills above the Douro River. Vila Nova de Gaia, the new town, is on the opposite bank. The Atlantic coast is a few miles away, and within minutes from the city there are sleep fishing villages with fantastic restaurants, a new cruise terminal, and top notch surfing.