Considering joining the growing number of solo travelers? Curious about what this whole solo cruising thing is like? Unsure if solo sailing is for you? More and more people are cruising solo these days, and (spoiler alert!) they are not all single people. Many people who are in relationships or are married also choose to…
The airport gate flashes “Delayed.” Your luggage is somewhere between here and a mystery continent. It’s raining on the one day you planned for the perfect sunset photo. Travel has a funny way of shredding our carefully color-coded itineraries — and then handing us something better in return. Because somewhere between the missed train and the wrong…
When the sun sets over Rio de Janeiro and the first drumbeats echo through the Sambadrome, the city transforms into a living, breathing masterpiece of rhythm and color. The Carnival Samba Parade isn’t just a celebration—it’s an explosion of sequins, soaring floats, thunderous percussion, and unstoppable joy. For a few unforgettable nights each year, samba…
Some travelers collect postcards. I collect pours. From swirling bold reds in centuries-old vineyards to clinking glasses of small-batch spirits in tucked-away distilleries, my favorite travel memories are measured in sips, not miles. There’s something magical about discovering a place through what’s in the glass — the history, the craftsmanship, the stories shared across the…
The journey doesn’t start when you land—it starts the moment you zip your suitcase and head for the airport. Packing for a flight is a mix of strategy and self-care: you want to be comfortable for hours in a metal tube, prepared for surprise temperature swings, and still feel put-together when you arrive. Learning a…
Siem Reap is the gateway to Angkor, the temple complex that was once the center of the Khmer Empire. The temples are the reason most people come. Angkor Wat gets the fame, but it has serious competition. Bayon, Ta Prohm, and Banteay Srei each hold their own. I went in expecting temples. I had not…
Considering a river cruise but don’t know where to start? There are many different options when it comes to river cruises, and it can be daunting to sort through everything! Read on to learn more about some of the basics of river cruising. River cruises are a fantastic way to travel. From easy city-center access…
Iguazu Falls sits near the spot where Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay meet. The name is spelled Iguaçu in Portuguese and Iguazú in Spanish. Many people describe it as the largest waterfall system in the world. Roughly 275 individual falls make up the system, and that number rises and falls with the water level. The tallest…
Cruises are all about having a great time. One of many ways cruise lines embrace fun is to hold a color-themed night. While the colors and the format will vary from line to line, they each provide a great opportunity to get out there and have some fun! I have enjoyed color-themed nights on four…
My travels have taken me to many wonderful places around the globe. I have visited 51 countries so far, with more on the books for 2026 and 2027. Whether it is a bustling city or a small village, I love to explore new and exciting places. I began most of my travel in the late…