Arequipa and Onward

I am at the moment on one of my favorite travel experiences:  a train traveling through a new landscape.  This is the Belmond Andean Explorer in Peru from Araquipa to… Read more »

Machu Pichu Magic

Two Days in the Andes Almost everyone in the U.S. has heard of Machu Pichu, the great remains in the Peruvian Andes of the Incan civilization.  And now all the… Read more »

A Visit to Peru

Entering the Sacred Valley We are collapsed on our beds after climbing countless steps up and down this morning in the world-reknown Machu Pichu sanctuary.   I am travelling with… Read more »

Southern Sicily

September 25-26, 2025. Siracusa to Catania Sometimes there are special experiences when traveling, unexpected and touching a strong emotion within.  Today was one such moment for me when I explored… Read more »

Classic Sicily

Seotember 21-22. 2025. Manzara del Vallo – Agrigento Making local connections and hearing local stories is always one of the most interesting parts of traveling.  Our tour manager introduces us… Read more »

Visit to Sicily

Sept. 18-20 2025: Palermo, Erice and Marsala My first contact with the history of Italy was Latin Class in High School:  4 years of political speeches of the great orators… Read more »

Enjoying Galway

Days 13-15 Tonight when we arrive in Galway we decide to enjoy an evening of music   After a good dinner at our central hotel, we walk into the Latin… Read more »

Doing Dingle

Days 11-12 The Dingle peninsula ends in the most Western spot in Europe – where there is, of course, a pub acclaiming its significance.  There is also a South Pole… Read more »