Traveling

Western Australia (WA) is the largest state in Australia and attracts over 10 million visitors each year. It not only boasts some of the best beaches in Australia, world-class surfing, and stunning wine regions; it is also home to lots of incredible wildlife. We think getting up close and personal with these amazing animals in … Read more

Budapest is a city like no other. Shaped by centuries of warfare, the capital city of Hungary has gone through various changes and rebuilds. Today, Budapest is a mishmash of different architectural styles from Roman, Turkish, Baroque, with a little modern Art Nouveau thrown into the mix. This creates an opportunity to take unique and … Read more

You’ve decided to step out of your comfort zone and planned a trip to beautiful Iceland. Naturally, one of the most often asked questions is what to pack for an adventure there, especially if you are not exactly accustomed to colder, harsher climates. What to Pack for a Winter Trip to Iceland What makes Iceland … Read more

It may be the jumping off point for the North Coast 500 but there are many things to do in Inverness – the capital of the Scottish Highlands.  We flew into Inverness to begin our 500-mile journey around the northern tip of Scotland, but before hitting the road, we spent a couple of days exploring … Read more

Guest Writer Aram Balakjian shares his reasons to visit Colombia and why it is more than cocaine. There are few countries so bound by a single association as Colombia is to cocaine. In many corners of the world, Pablo Escobar simultaneously stands as the most famous drug lord of all time and the most famous Colombian. … Read more

We’re going to Africa in August and can’t wait to go back on Safari. We’ve been lucky enough to go on African Safaris in Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa and Botswana.  Dave and I have learned a lot about dressing right for safaris around the world and here are our tips and tricks for what to wear … Read more

It’s always a good time to visit Greece and Costa Navarino is at the top of luxury destinations. Most people head for the Greek Islands of Santorini or Crete after exploring Athens but believe it or not, there are other places to visit in this diverse and beautiful country. Our latest travels took us to Costa Navarino located … Read more

Looking for the best places to eat in Virginia Beach? When thinking of funky foodie cities in the United States places like Austin, New Orleans and Portland spring to mind. I never expected Virginia Beach to ignite my palate the way it did. While Dave and I wined and dined at a new restaurant or stylish brew pub each night, we … Read more

In the past, I got a lot of my history lessons from either movies, novels (fiction), or musicals. You’d be amazed at how much you can learn about history in a 1940s musical. Sure, I learned history in school, but I never really retained anything learned from textbooks. It wasn’t until I started traveling that I really understood … Read more

Switzerland is expensive. That’s old news. But you can visit Switzerland on a Budget. And be honest. It’s why you haven’t put it on your bucket list yet, right? You’re intimidated by the high prices. You think you’ll never be able to afford a trip to Switzerland without blowing your retirement savings. You’re nervous you’ll … Read more