The Best Things to Do on Naxos: A Greek Island Guide
The trip notes given to me at the beginning of my Intrepid Tour tour through the Greek Islands referred to the island of Naxos...
12 European Capitals You Need to Visit
After having spent a total of just over 5 months in Europe in the past year and a half, I often get asked about...
The Greek Islands: What to Do on Ios in the Shoulder Season
The Greek island of Ios is a bit of a strange one. The word I would use to describe how it looks would be...
Where to Watch the Sunset in Santorini: Oia vs. Fira
People often say that the Greek Island of Santorini offers up some of the best sunsets in the world. And, as someone who can...
Greek Islands Guide: Things to Do in Santorini
Of all the Greek Islands — and there are thousands of them — Santorini is probably the one most people have heard of. And...
Delos: A Birthplace of Gods
As far as loyal and devoted husbands go, the Greek god Zeus was probably one of the worst. Perhaps it was the power that...
The Greek Islands: Things to Do in Mykonos
No matter the weather or temperature, there always seems to be a strong breeze whipping over the water on its way to Mykonos. There's...
The Greek Islands: Syros
When I think back to the Greek Island of Syros — my introduction to the Cyclades — one thing stands out in my mind:...
My Big Fat Greek Islands Photo Essay
What do you picture when you think of the Greek Islands? Blue-domed churches? Romantic beaches? Postcard-perfect ocean views? Well, I have good news for you: the...
What’s it Like to Travel Around Europe With Busabout?
I spent the whole month of August 2013 traveling around Western Europe with a company called Busabout. I'd traveled with Busabout previously, too (albeit...
The French Riviera: I Get It Now
I've heard people rave about the Côte d'Azur before; heard about all the celebrities who escape to the French Riviera each year. But I didn't...
A Taste of Tuscany: Visiting Tuscany and Chianti on a Day Trip from Florence
Chances are, if you're a woman, you've fantasized about this scene: a country terrace, a glass of wine, and the sun setting over the...
Getting a Feel for Florence
The Ponte Vecchio is the only bridge in Florence that survived WWII. But it wasn't by accident or out of sheer luck that this...
Behind the Scenes at the Colosseum
In order to celebrate the completion of the Colosseum in the year 80 AD, the Romans celebrated with 100 days of “spectacles.” These weren't...
In Photos: Rome, the Eternal City
As I stood at the entrance to St. Peter's Square, on the border between Rome and the sovereign state of The Vatican, I had...
How to Visit Other Islands Near Venice (Murano, Burano, and More!)
The city of Venice is actually a big island – or a collection of lots of islands, separated by canals and connected by hundreds...
The Sound of Music in Salzburg
I was not a typical child when it came to my television and movie preferences (I blame it on the fact that I grew...
