My Cultural Visit to Havana, Cuba

Havana, Cuba

Recently, I had the opportunity to travel to Cuba on a cultural, person to person trip. I have traveled around the world and each place has been an amazing experience, but this may be the best yet. It was definitely a step back in time to the 1950’s. The streets of Cuba are filled with vintage … [Read more...]

A Day in Odessa, Ukraine

Odessa Ukraine

We sailed up the Black Sea from Istanbul to Odessa, Ukraine stopping in Bulgaria and Romania on the way.  When you arrive in the harbor in Odessa you must walk up 192 Potemkin Steps to reach the city gate.  The Potempkin Steps were built between 1837-1841 by the Italian architect Boffo and are … [Read more...]

My 10 Favorite Things to Do & See in London

Trafalgar Square

Whether you are headed to London this summer for the Olympics or just for sight-seeing, my updated article on what to do and see in London should keep you busy! 1. Trafalgar Square                              Trafalgar Square is a well known tourist attraction with … [Read more...]

A Scenic Island Called Ischia in Italy

Ischia Italy

Ischia is a scenic island located in the Tyrrhenian Sea. I randomly ended up there while visiting Naples. We were standing in the port in Naples undecided about where to go and what to do for the day. We had already been to Capri and Sorrento and decided to save Pompeii for another day.  On a whim … [Read more...]

Travel Photo of the Day: A View of the Blue Grotto in Malta

The Blue Grotto

A View of the Blue Grotto located in Wied iz-Zurrieq on the southern coast of Malta. Visitors to the Blue Grotto can take a boat ride through the caverns to get a better view of the picturesque scenery. To read more about my previous visit to Malta and view photos: … [Read more...]

Machu Picchu in the Clouds

Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu was definitely a destination near the top of my Bucket List. It was declared a Peruvian Historical Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was voted one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. I stayed at the Sanctuary Lodge which is the only hotel located adjacent to the ancient … [Read more...]