Is a river cruise for you? Take a virtual ride on the Rhein, Main and Danube rivers on Uniworld

December 10, 2018

We are active, independent travelers who took our first river cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest (almost) on the Uniworld River Princess starting Aug. 5, 2018. If you’re considering a European river cruise, here’s what to expect. The pace is leisurely, everything is included and you are taken care of from start to end. The Princess is … More Is a river cruise for you? Take a virtual ride on the Rhein, Main and Danube rivers on Uniworld

Top 10 Balkan highlights: the best of Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Montenegro

November 8, 2018

In August 2018, we explored the Balkans for the first time, with 17 days in Croatia, four in Slovenia, three in Bosnia-Herzegovina, and a day trip to Montenegro. This included a seven-day cruise from Split to Dubrovnik aboard the Mama Marija, stopping at six charming islands. The region’s beauty, variety and history exceeded our expectations, … More Top 10 Balkan highlights: the best of Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Montenegro

Ireland: Top 10 highlights driving around the Emerald Isle

August 19, 2017

We nearly circled the Emerald Isle over 16 days, driving 1500 miles through some 1500 wrong-way-roundabouts–or so it seemed. Ireland exceeded our expectations for natural beauty and charm, as well as weather. In July, 2017, it was often overcast but seldom really cold or wet. In fact, our host in Dingle said he was already … More Ireland: Top 10 highlights driving around the Emerald Isle

Magical Machu Picchu and hiking Huayna Picchu

April 29, 2017

You’ve seen pictures; you’ve studied it; you’ve imagined it. And still, Machu Picchu is a stunning revelation that captivates the heart and soul. Tucked between two mountains some 50 miles from Cusco, this remote “lost city” escaped attention (and destruction) until 1911. Today, over a million visitors a year make the trek to Machu Picchu … More Magical Machu Picchu and hiking Huayna Picchu