My Travel Journal
The One Thing Most People Get Wrong About Booking a Cruise
Don’t wait to book that cruise you are pondering! You are not the only person thinking about booking. The best cabins and the best itineraries book up ages in advance.
Eight Intriguing Ways to Experience Japan
Biking, hiking, onsen, art, crafts, and more…so many themes for a Japan trip!
Morocco — Because You Need a Change of Scenery
Europe is great but can I convince you that Morocco should be your next destination?
Portugal: The European Country I Don't Talk About Enough
Who’s ready to spend their summer in Portugal? Here are my tips on where to go and where to stay.
A French Summer: Nice, Cannes, and Saint-Tropez
Who is ready to rose all day? Nice, Cannes, and Saint-Tropez!
Small-Ship Luxury Cruises (For People Who Think They Hate Cruising)
If the idea of a cruise scares you, check out some of these small ship options!
I'm Scouting Switzerland This Summer — Help Me Pick My Hotels
Zurich, Grindelwald, Zermatt, St. Moritz…and some fantastic train journeys.
What to Pack for a Galápagos Cruise
Here’s what to pack for the Galapagos. Main suggestion — pack light!
Special Dispatch: 3 Days in Istanbul, a Client Report
I asked one of my clients to write up his recent long weekend in Istanbul. Enjoy!
Bordeaux River Cruises: How Uniworld, AmaWaterways and Viking Compare
Considering a Bordeaux river cruise? Here is a comparison of the main players.
Switzerland by Rail: The Ultimate Guide to Train Times and Scenic Journeys
Everything you need to know about Swiss trains!
The Most Over-the-Top Trips You Can Take
The most amazing and luxurious trips you can take…
AmaWaterways vs. Viking: A Travel Agent’s Honest Comparison (2026)
Here’s my take on Viking vs. AmaWaterways
Innsbruck, Salzburg, Munich & Berlin: What I Know From Actually Living There
Let’s talk Austria and Germany…Innsbruck, Salzburg, Munich and Berlin…
London Food Tips: What to Eat (and How to Eat It) in London
Some of my top tips for food in London…
Travel: Be Curious When Others Are Fearful
If you can be a little curious when others are fearful, there are some wonderful values to be had.
Technology to Ease Your Travels
Here’s all the apps you should check out before your next trip!
Interesting Family Vacation Ideas
Looking to do something different for Spring Break or a family vacay? Here are some interesting ideas!
Trips I’m Planning Right Now
I know the world can feel uncertain! But here are some trips I’m planning right now.
Why Work With Me for a European River Cruise?
Some of the many benefits of working with me on a European river cruise.