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.
Because we lived in Manhattan for 15 years, return visits always feels like homecomings. Each time, we explore new areas of the city. In October, we went back for a family wedding and…Continue Reading
On a recent commute from Palm Beach, Florida to Charleston, South Carolina, we stopped over in Savannah, Georgia. While Charleston is perhaps better known for its history, beautiful architecture and outstanding restaurants, boutiques and…Continue Reading
We have fond memories of our travels across Yemen in the late 1990s and are distressed to read about this country’s current problems.…Continue Reading
With the political upheavals in the Middle East, it’s understandable that North Americans express concern about traveling to the region. But Jordan’s relevance to current affairs, as well as its fabulous archaeological sites, natural beauty, opportunities…Continue Reading
Ubud, a small town in central Bali, is considered by “those in the know” to be the epicenter of the island’s culture. In Ubud, there are many…Continue Reading
Since we discovered Cartagena, Colombia several years ago, we’ve been enthusiastically sharing information about this charming colonial port on Colombia’s Caribbean coast.
The Spanish fort overlooking the walled city is testament to an era when vast…Continue Reading
Iceland’s recent volcanic eruptions have attracted lots of attention—and, contrary to what you might expect, have increased visits by North Americans by 50%! The country’s beauty is irresistible: sparsely populated landscapes with snow-covered mountains, glaciers,…Continue Reading