ByVickieDe
Looking for the perfect way to spend one day in Rhodes? Join us as we explore Rhodes Old Town on foot, following a self-guided walking route from the Sea Gate to Mandraki Harbor. Along the way, we’ll discover medieval streets, enjoy a leisurely Greek lunch, browse charming shops, and prove that sometimes the best cruise days are the ones without a schedule.
ByVickieDe
Some cities are worth a quick stop. Bari rewards a slower stay.
Five nights gave us time to unpack, settle in, and experience the city’s rhythm rather than race through it. We had enough time for two major day trips, plenty of evenings in Bari, and space for spontaneous discoveries.
That extra time changed the feel of the trip. Southern Italy shines when you leave room for long lunches, lingering in piazzas, extra espresso stops, and the kind of wandering that doesn’t show up on itineraries.
ByVickieDe
Most travelers dream of Greece in postcard-perfect colors: Santorini’s white-and-blue domes, Mykonos windmills, Crete’s beaches. But what if you looked beyond the ferries and explored Mainland Greece — a land where myth, marble, and modern life blend together in vibrant harmony?
ByVickieDe
We start our visit to the Czech Republic by heading to the town of Pilzen about 45 miles west of Prague to visit Pilsner Urquell, the home of the first “pilsner” lager. Pilsner Urquell has been brewing the same recipe from this location since 1842.
ByVickieDe
Cornwall, England, has a history of fascinating destinations. We are tracing the maritime heritage in Falmouth with the long-standing Pendennis Castle, learning about tin mining, and visiting the romanticized birthplace of the legendary King Arthur at Tintagel Castle.
ByVickieDe
DH got the idea to go to Iceland in January to see the Northern Lights.
After researching, we found January is a terrific time to experience the best Icelandic winter without the crowds.
January is one of the country’s slowest months for tourism, probably because it’s also one of Iceland’s coldest and darkest months.