My Travel Journal
Just Back: Three Days in Paris
Three days in Paris was not enough! But here are some highlights from my recent trip.
Skip the Beach Resort. Book a Castle Instead.
Looking for something different for a family vacation? How about a castle stay?
Best Travel Games for Kids & Teens for Family Vacations
How to keep the kids entertained during downtime on your family trips…
European Beach Clubs & Some Hard Travel Lessons
Summer travel craziness is upon here. Here are my tips for making your travel plans and getting into a European beach club this summer!
A Week in Mexico: My Experience at Impression Moxché and Impression Isla Mujeres
My stay at Impression Moxche and Impression Isla Mujeres…
Summer on The Amalfi Coast: Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello
Planning that last minute trip to Positano, Amalfi, or Ravello? I’ve got you covered.
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…