Top 3 Souvenirs from Venice
Venice is not just the 'City of Canals'. It's also always been a city of merchants, and modern Venice is a showcase for iconic Italian craftsmanship and uniquely Venetian works. You'll find the cheap and touristy items right alongside more expensive items that reflect traditional craftsmanship. The Frezzeria not only leads to St. Mark's Square, it's also the city's busiest...
6 Reasons to See Sicily
It's the largest island in the Mediterranean, with 14,000 years of history.Sicily is in the center of the Mediterranean Sea and has been central to several world-changing civilizations including the Greeks, Phoenicians and Romans. It is rich in artistic, musical, literary, culinary, and architectural heritage, and has some of the most beautiful beaches and scenery in the Med. Yet many...
San Francisco
San Francisco is a city we just can’t get enough of and surely never will. The views, the fog, the infectious hippy vibe, the architecture, the food. The list goes on and on. We have been more than a dozen times and find it enchanting every time from every angle. It certainly must be a contender for one of the...
Romantic Getaways
Another Valentine’s Day is upon us and people are rushing around buying floral bouquets and chocolates for their sweetheart. The restaurants are all booked, and the grocery stores are packed with people gathering things for their romantic dinners at home. These are sweet, kind things to do with your loved one to add some romance into their lives, but really,...
Marrakech
When our fearless leader, Mr. Herff, recently returned from Marrakech he was full of praise and wonder. He said Marrakech and the surrounding area is “infinitely curiosity filling,” a place of colors, sounds, smells that are stirring and splendid. He raved about how the people are incredibly warm and welcoming and that there is a treasure trove of places to...
Away For The Holidays...
The holiday season is upon us and we are happily putting the finishing touches on our client’s upcoming holiday getaways. With destinations ranging from Mexico to Thailand, from Hawaii to France, travel during the holidays can be an incredibly rewarding way to experience a culture, spend quality time with loved ones and get away from the seasonal hustle and bustle...
Exploring Malta
Pleasantly surprised and absolutely enchanted are phrases that come to mind when I think about my visit to Malta. Unfortunately, too short is another phrase that I think of as I was only there for 2 brief whirlwind days. Though Malta is one of the world’s smallest countries, an archipelago found between Sicily and Northern Africa (coming in at about...
Cruising The Venetian Lagoon
A common theme in the world of travel is that it is better for one to spend time and money collecting experiences rather than things. Experiences can enrich our lives so much more than the mere accumulation of assorted sundries. This thought kept coming back to me the past few weeks as I spent 10 blissful days collecting experiences with...
Zen Time At Our National Parks
Last week I returned from a short family trip out to Big Bend National Park. Big Bend, in far west Texas, has long been a special place for me. Though that trip was my fourth visit to the park, it was the first time I had been with a cell phone, let alone a smartphone. And as our phones had...
Oh Canada!
Canada seems to be on everyone’s minds lately and rightly so! This year marks what is being billed as Canada’s 150th birthday. Encouraged by a huge marketing push, celebrations and events across the country, as well as a general desire to see a beautiful place, travelers are packing their bags and making their way to this North American country in...
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