“…Portugal has a peaceful feel about it. I sit on the terrace overlooking the vineyard there and I feel cut off from the world. You need that sort of thing.” (Cliff Richard) Portugal Travel Itinerary While this piece is … Read More
Barcelona is a city where people live life to the fullest, or live more laid back. Thanks to the weather we live a lot on terraces, where people love to spend time having a beer or vermouth with friends; this … Read More
First thing I can say about the Province of Malaga is that El Puente Ronda is superb, the Costa del Sol is unforgettable and food is exquisite. And all is steeped in history. Romans invaded Andalucia and then the Arabs … Read More
Join us on our Sicilian gastronomic itinerary! Traveling in Sicily can be likened to a kid in a candy store. You’re constantly bedazzled by it’s fragrances, colors, and flavors. And then, there is the landscape, so many hidden gems. … Read More
Road Trips in Europe When I think of road trips I think of the U.S. and my younger years traveling from Wisconsin to California in a really old, beat up, tiny Ford. Without a doubt, it was an experience of a … Read More
Rome is a magnificent and chaotic city full of life, culture, and gastronomy. But, sometimes we need to escape even from this paradise, so that we may slow down, come back to the sea, and simply take the time to … Read More
THE Luxury Hotel Winery in Rioja, Spain The Marqués de Riscal Luxury Hotel Winery in Rioja, Spain represents a synthesis of design and gastronomy. You can find this luxury hotel winery nestled in the Rioja Alavesa region, approximately 100 kilometers south of … Read More
Rome – why so special? What’s so special about Rome? I have lived in many cities in my lifetime; New York City, Livorno, Barcelona, Oceanside, Brisbane, Philadelphia, and Rome, to name a few. For those of you who know these cities, you know … Read More
“Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.” – Gustave Flaubert What does a park full of monsters, a dying city, a volcanic lake, and the Giubileo della Misericordia (Jubilee Year of … Read More
Disseny and Caixa Forum Before we get started with our Barcelona Museum of Art Tours, I just wanted to put in my two cents regarding Barcelona. I have lived in many cities throughout my years; my travels and residence have … Read More