Dubrovnik- the Old City and Cavtat on a Private Tour

Dubrovnik has been on our destination list forever. I’d visited Dubrovnik as a child and remember well the imposing walls and red roofs of the old city. Dave had never been and it was primarily for this port that we chose to take the Windstar cruise – Italy and the Dalmatian Coast.  As our ship … Continue reading Dubrovnik- the Old City and Cavtat on a Private Tour

Exploring Egypt on a Luxury Tour with Abercrombie & Kent

The pyramids of Giza are the last remaining Wonder of the World. Traveling to this ancient land is on most people's Bucket List. Who wouldn't want to cruise the Nile? To walk among the ruins of Luxor? Or to view the treasures of Tutankhamen in his own land? Unfortunately, turmoil in this country has made … Continue reading Exploring Egypt on a Luxury Tour with Abercrombie & Kent

8 Amsterdam Must-Dos

Amsterdam is a top travel destination. It has something for everyone - rich history, world class museums, and romantic canals. You could spend a month in the city and not see it all. Choosing what you see in a short visit is difficult. Read through our suggestions to put together an itinerary that'll be perfect … Continue reading 8 Amsterdam Must-Dos

10 Ways to Stay Healthy While Traveling

Travel is exhausting - our bodies are stressed by airplane germs, long days of touring and unusual foods. After falling sick on several of our adventures, we learned to be proactive. Some health challenges are impossible to avoid, but we've found a few simple ways to stay healthy and fit while traveling. The best defense … Continue reading 10 Ways to Stay Healthy While Traveling

10 Ideas to Bring Travel Joy to Your Home

Anticipating a trip - researching adventures, making plans, and reading about your destination - bring more pleasure than the trip itself!* The reality of travel - crowded flights, packing and unpacking, jet lag, etc. - can be less fun than the months of anticipation. But what about after the trip? Many people jump right back … Continue reading 10 Ideas to Bring Travel Joy to Your Home

Best binoculars for travel (and home!)

I'm a birder and a nature enthusiast and thus never travel without binoculars. Unfortunately I also enjoy photography and dislike checking luggage. So I'm left with the dilemma of what to bring - gear or clothing? I began birding with a pair of binos from my mother, ca. 1940. They were a bit scratched and … Continue reading Best binoculars for travel (and home!)