by Stephen Henson | Europe |
Greece has thousands of islands (227 inhabited), but a luxury Greek islands cruise is the best way to experience the history, culture, and sights in a reasonable amount of time. Oh, and don’t forget Turkey as a bonus. We are happy to choose Seabourn based on numerous...
by Stephen Henson | Europe |
Iceland always seemed like a distant land we might never visit. It turns out it’s not that far from the U.S. or northern Europe. And once we arrive, we find 9 fun things to do in Iceland that are pretty easy to arrange and navigate using Reykjavik as a base. We stick...
by Stephen Henson | Europe |
A while back I wrote an article entitled “8 reasons to visit Copenhagen.” Even then, I said we had only scratched the surface. Another visit this year revealed 7 more reasons to visit Copenhagen. Hopefully, these articles will inspire you to explore the most livable...
by Stephen Henson | Europe |
31 countries will receive more visitors this year than Denmark. That’s crazy, but also an advantage for you. While hordes of tourists descend on other places, we give you 8 reasons to visit Copenhagen. Some people avoid this city because they think it could be too...
by Stephen Henson | Europe |
Tuscany can include cities from Florence to Pisa, but we prefer the charm of its small towns. A daily road trip from Montepulciano as your base to nearby villages will deliver an unmatched, laid-back Italian experience. Hilltop medieval villages, stone walls and...
by Stephen Henson | Europe |
Ask someone to name some historic châteaux near Paris, and Versailles is usually the first one mentioned. Don’t just stop there. We will introduce you to lesser visited, but equally interesting châteaux where you can stay overnight or visit on a day’s journey out of...
by Stephen Henson | Europe |
Each year millions of tourists descend upon Venice, Italy, a city not much larger than New York’s Central Park. Cruise ships spend a half day. Others stay one night. They jam the main sights. We will show you 8 ways to see Venice like a local, escape the crowds, and...
by Stephen Henson | Europe |
When you mention hiking the Swiss Alps, it can make some people nervous. No fear. There are easy hikes around Zermatt, Switzerland that anyone in good walking condition can handle. As a bonus, they offer breath-taking views of the Matterhorn all the way. I will detail...
by Stephen Henson | Europe |
Rome sometimes gets a bad rap – dirty, expensive, unfriendly. We found it to be none of those things. Through careful planning a Rome visit can be upscale on a budget. We cover tips on transportation, hotels, tours, shopping, and restaurants. If you have the time and...
by Stephen Henson | Europe |
Acke didn’t want to be one of the 145 seamen aboard Sweden’s Vasa warship for its maiden voyage in 1628. The work was hard, wages were low, and living conditions were atrocious. And this voyage was to last just 1,300 meters before he would have to swim for his life....
