Insights on Travel & Culture
alley cat: noun 1. a stray cat
2. an adventurous, insatiably curious person
3. verb [intransitive] to explore ~ They love to alley cat around Rome.
Interested in visiting a country that’s safe, easy to navigate and rich in history, natural beauty and fine cuisine? Consider Portugal and, specifically, consider driving through the Portugal’s Alentejo and Central regions, which lie just outside Lisbon, the…Continue Reading
Our recent European river cruise on the Mosel, Rhine and Main rivers began with three days in Paris. A road trip from…Continue Reading
“It’s wonderful to see you again and be reminded that you once lived among us!”
This was how Ashley Saunders greeted me, a man who some 50 years ago was my student in Bimini’s ramshackle,…Continue Reading
Now that President Obama has restored diplomatic relations with Cuba, more Americans than ever are interested in visiting the island, which is just 90 miles from Miami, Florida.
We visited Cuba on…Continue Reading
Journeys through Africa are among the most dramatic on the planet—adventures that put travelers in sensory overdrive as they take in the continent’s extraordinary sights, sounds and smells, particularly those experienced on safari. Although not our first…Continue Reading
UPDATED JUNE, 2019 (Updates in bold)
We recently…Continue Reading
After our recent road trip through Ecuador’s highlands, we understood why World Travel Awards designated Quito as South America’s leading destination for 2013. In 2014, the capital city was again nominated for this award, along with…Continue Reading
One must visit Iran to understand how warm, gracious and pro-American the people are.
After our recent journey through the country, we wholeheartedly agreed with travel consultant and journalist, Rick Steves, who reported…Continue Reading