There’s so much more to France than just Paris or the Riviera. This France travel guide uncovers off-the-beaten-path destinations, a treasure trove of hidden gems, and sophisticated indulgences.
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Destination Guide: Spain
Tomes can be written about the rivalry between Madrid and Barcelona, Spain’s primary cities. Blood has been spilled, friends turned to enemies, and bitterness drawn out for decades. And that’s just on the soccer pitch. A newly unified Spain built one of the most powerful empires the world has ever seen in the 16th century….
Destination Guide: The Golden Hills of Tuscany, Italy
For travellers on their first trip to Italy, highlights often include the Tuscan cities of Florence, Pisa, Siena and then one or two small hill towns. Those returning to Tuscany, Italy tend to venture further afield to places like Lucca, Monteriggioni, Volterra, or Cortona. In this travel guide for Tuscany, Italy, I’ll share more about…
Travel Tip Tuesday: Packing Tips
Where are my adventurers at?! I’m sharing some #TravelTips to help you feel prepared for your next adventure. These are tips that I routinely share with my clients and I use for my trips to explore the world. First up is packing tips! Packing can be so hard especially when you want to bring your…
Summer Travel Resuming – Yay!
Each announcement of a border reopening or removal of quarantine requirements comes with a feeling of euphoria. I’m so excited about international travel resuming and the world once again being open to us. Last week was a very good week in that regard. A number of European countries announced new entry requirements, and I know…
Travelling Vaccinated: Iceland
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…
Experience Egypt and the Return of Tourism
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…
destination guide: Why Wellington, New Zealand is the World’s Coolest Little Capital
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 Less Travelled
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…
Destinations for 2020
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.