The first in this series of “misfortunate events” was my cell phone losing its charge, making it impossible to pull up my GPS map. Second, the realization that the London Gatwick was “that way” — not the direction I was traveling in.... Read full article
I’ll take you through the transformation/upcycling process I went through with a haul of thrifted home decor items. I love creating home decor on a budget and you will be amazed at these before and after projects.... Read full article
Istanbul is in many ways a crossroads. A crossroads between land and sea, Europe and Asia, Byzantine and Islamic architecture, the past and the present.... Read full article
Bar Harbor has long since been a draw for tourists. From the mid-1800s and right through the 1930s, it was a summer haven for the rich and famous, attracting the Astors, Fords, Morgans, Rockefellers, Vanderbilts, and Carnegies.... Read full article
Port Macquarie, a small town of fewer than 50,000 residents along the Pacific Coast in Australia, is often overlooked by local and international travelers.... Read full article
The 43% spike is attributed to a dramatic decrease in vaccinations during the pandemic, according to new data released by the Centers for Disease Control and the World Health Organization... Read full article
The Canary Islands are a well-known destination for European travelers, who flock to the relatively nearby islands’ beaches from Germany, Scandinavia, Italy and the UK. For Americans, though, this destination is totally off our radar.... Read full article
Mauritius, with its miles of beautiful white-sand beaches backed by lush forests and dramatic volcanic peaks, is made for romance, with some of the most romantic hotels in the Indian Ocean. ... Read full article