We spent a fantastic whirlwind day in Montenegro on our recent cruise with mom. We visited an old family run olive oil mill, had lunch on the cliffs overlooking the Adriatic, wandered the old town of Budva, and drove along the coastline. Of course, one of the first questions I had, and maybe you have,… Continue reading How we spent one fantastic whirlwind day in Montenegro*
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Beautiful Italian Family Vineyards Wine Tastings*
Recently my brother and I went on a cruise around Italy with our mom, and to Montenegro, Croatia, Greece, France, and Spain. Some of our favorite parts of the trip were the wine tastings we did. In addition to wine tasting in Montenegro and Croatia, we visited two Italian family vineyards, and they were both… Continue reading Beautiful Italian Family Vineyards Wine Tastings*
Ek Balam–a Less Well Known Yucatan Treasure
The final Mayan ruin we visited was Ek Balam, one of the Yucatan Peninsula’s less well known treasures. It was also the only ruin we were able to climb on. That was terrifying (the steps are unequal heights and steep) and gratifying (the views were unbelievable). Ek Balam is a short trip from where we… Continue reading Ek Balam–a Less Well Known Yucatan Treasure
Chichen Itza After Dark–a Fascinating Visit
We had a choice on our recent trip to the Yucatan Peninsula, Chichen Itza for a day, or a shorter visit to Chichen Itza after dark and Ek Balam for a day. We opted for Chichen Itza after dark–it was a fascinating way to see this world-renowned site. After leaving Vallodolid and our afternoon swimming… Continue reading Chichen Itza After Dark–a Fascinating Visit
Fun Exploring Cenotes and Haciendas in the Yucatan Peninsula
On our recent Mexican trip, we had fun exploring cenotes and haciendas in the Yucatan Peninsula. What a great way to spend an afternoon or two: eating as much Mexican food as you want, enjoying a cold cerveza, and then going for a refreshing dip in a limestone cave’s fresh mineral laden water! Some have… Continue reading Fun Exploring Cenotes and Haciendas in the Yucatan Peninsula
Interesting things to do in Campeche Mexico
Find some of the interesting things to do in 2 days in Campeche Mexico.
Campeche Malecon–delightful blend of old and new
A stroll down the Campeche malecon is an afternoon well spent.
Best Paris Museums
Best Paris Museums This post may contain affiliate links, for which if you click through and purchase, I may receive a commission, without affecting the price you pay.* Paris is known for world famous museums and works of art, but what are the best Paris museums to visit? Answering that question depends, in part, on… Continue reading Best Paris Museums
5 Favorite Eating and Drinking Experiences in Lisbon, Portugal
Out of all the fantastic and reasonably priced food and wine options in Lisbon, here are 5 of my favorite eating and drinking experiences. My friend Lori and I went to Paris, Lisbon, and Brussels in late February to early March 2020. We spent 4 days in Paris, 2 in Lisbon, and 1 in Brussels.… Continue reading 5 Favorite Eating and Drinking Experiences in Lisbon, Portugal
France 4 Ways
I’ve been lucky enough to travel to France 4 different times, all with different people, all with different focuses, and all turned out to be different experiences, even when visiting the same places. First Way—mother-daughter trip The first trip was a number of years ago with my mom, my friend Mel, my mom’s friend Jane,… Continue reading France 4 Ways