The Valpolicella wine region just outside of Verona, Italy in the Veneto region is one of the lesser known wine regions in Italy. But, the wines are excellent, the scenery is stunning and the food is delicious. There are several small towns to base yourself – San Pietro in Cariano, Sant’ Ambrogio di Valpolicella, San…
One of the great things about travel is meeting people. It doesn’t matter if you’ve just traveled to the next town over or to an entirely different country. Connecting with the locals is always a great way to get a sense of a place – the culture, the customs, the traditions. I’ve been so fortunate…
We took a chance. After emailing a couple of places in 2 different towns in southwestern Turkey, Deb and I heard from Beliz at Karia Bel’ Hotel in the village of Bozburun, Turkey. Located southwest of Marmaris, this boutique hotel was affordable, yet looked quite nice. When we arrived at the appointed place in the…
The airline game is one you just have to play, like it or not. If you go to websites like Kayak, Expedia, Momondo, or Skyscanner on a regular basis you might see an airfare jump all over the place depending on a number of factors. But, there are some things you can do to get…
There is so much to do and see in Paris. The Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, the Louvre. Cafes, shops, gardens. So much to do, so little time. If you only have a few days, my one museum pick would be the Musée d’Orsay. This building, once a train station and hotel, was built in 1900…
Nerja sits on the Costa del Sol of southern Spain in the Andalucia region. It was once a sleepy fishing village, but now tourism is its main industry. However, the men still fish. And, it has escaped the influx of concrete high rises that has blighted much of the Costa del Sol. It’s a lovely…