Charming Amsterdam!
We hopped over to Amsterdam this spring for a quick visit. This was my first visit there and it charmed the pants off me. It checked several boxes I like about a European city: easily walkable, a lot of important art and history, and low crime. I only mention low crime because I like to […]
Things to do in Belize
Unless you are a diver, Belize is often overlooked as a Caribbean destination. But I am here to say that Belize is small, but mighty! And definitely worth a visit. There are many things to do in Belize, and diverse activities at that. Belize has beaches, of course, and great diving, but it also has […]
Visiting the two famous cliffs in Ireland: Cliffs of Moher and Slieve League
When most people speak of their visits to Ireland, you will hear them mention the Cliffs of Moher. If you research what to see in Ireland, the Cliffs of Moher are always on the list. It is one of the main attractions in Ireland, and for good reason. Gorgeous! Cliffs of Moher are located on […]
Off the beaten path in Paris: custom perfume
Want something interesting to do that is a bit different and off the beaten path in Paris? Try a custom perfume workshop. I mean, how many of us have a unique fragrance? Not made for us, made by us. It was fun. I know zero about making perfume but the workshop I chose made it […]
What NOT to wear as a tourist in Europe.
Welcome! You are here because you want to know what not to wear as a tourist in Europe. Now that I have you here, I want to tell you that, for the ‘regular’ tourist visiting any city in Europe, you will be branded a tourist. Second, I want to ask you who cares? Is your […]
Two off-the-beaten-path museums to visit in Paris.
I love the trips where you stumble on cool things. Usually when people visit Paris, they have their ten must sees, including the Louvre and Eiffel Tower and Musee d’Orsay–which are all worth seeing; no question. But Paris has a lot more to offer and if time permits I found two museums worth a visit. […]
Visiting the Musee d’Orsay in Paris—top tips!
The Musee d’Orsay. One of my favorite Paris museums anywhere. The structure of the museum itself is a work of art. An old Paris train station built in 1900 (complete with a hotel and fancy lounge for the fancier travelers), it suffered from limited utility by the mid-1930s due to train expansion and evolution issues. […]