Rating Gay Friendly Countries – Part 1
I’m a big believer of traveling to nearly every country to gain new perspectives and new understanding about the world. The only time I will not travel to a country is if there is a
Beautiful Bern, Switzerland
Few would know that Bern is the capital of Switzerland. With two more well-known cities nearby, Geneva and Zürich, Bern is usually missed which is regrettable! What tourists should know is that Bern is one
Tipping Etiquette around the World
If you traveled the world and ate at a restaurant than you would know that tipping etiquette is different in every country. In some countries tipping is customary and actually almost mandatory while others would
The Seashells of Sanibel Island
I love to travel to new places that bring a sense of wonder and awe as well as something very distinct. Sanibel Island has that! The island is located off the coast of Fort Myers
The Extra Costs of a Cruise
Low prices, it’s how cruise companies advertise when they are selling a cruise. But what is really the price for the cruise you’re about to buy? Like most purchases you make, the asking price is never
A Day in Antigua & Barbuda
Early morning and our cruise ship enters the St. John’s docks, Antigua & Barbuda’s largest city and capital. Like any Caribbean port, St. John’s is charming and the harbor water is a colorful light blue.
Stingray City in Grand Cayman
For me, Stingray City is an absolute must if you go to Grand Cayman. It is a city but instead of people, this city is filled with stingrays! Located a couple of miles off the
Luxembourg City to Dusseldorf by Train and Home
This is the last part of our journey through northwest Europe. On this last part Roman and I wind our way through Luxembourg and the Rhine Valley in Germany to end up in Düsseldorf for our
Luxembourg City – Enchanting, Hilly, and Sophisticated
Luxembourg City is like that lovely cake you’ve been eyeing but avoided because you know it will be too rich to enjoy. But once you get a taste of it, you realize it was totally
Paris to Luxembourg City by Train
Waking up early in the morning is tough but we had to make our way from Southwestern Paris to Gare de l’Est, or East Station. If you’re not familiar with Paris, there are 7 main
Paris, France – Arrondissements, Joie de Vivre and Versailles
There is so much written about Paris that it seems there is nothing left to talk about. However if you look close enough you will find hidden streets, neighborhoods and Parisian lifestyle that should be
Paris, France – Art, Cafés, and Shopping
This was my 4th time in Paris and I never get sick of going. As someone who is a little older now, I’m beginning to appreciate more of Paris and beginning to see parts I’ve
Amsterdam to Paris by Train
This was the easiest train ride I’ve ever been on. First off, we walked to the Amsterdam train station from our hotel, Hotel Room Mate Aitana, which is only a 15 minute walk away. At
Amsterdam, Netherlands – Architecture, Canals, and Sex
I’ve always wanted to go to Amsterdam but heard it wasn’t as exciting as other European cities. So I had to go see Amsterdam for myself and get a feel for what the Dutch capital
Bruges to Amsterdam by Train
Belgium and Netherlands share a border and are easy countries to cross by train. If you’re exploring one, you’re probably going to explore the other or at least pass through it. For people who are
Bruges, Belgium – Beer, Chocolate and Waffles
One thing I’ve learned while in Belgium is that all the cities can be reached within hours. We flew into Brussels International but decided to skip the city. From what I heard, it really wasn’t
Toronto to Brussels on Jet Airways
So I’m back and I wanted to first say that my trip was incredible. We traveled to 5 countries in 13 days but it never felt too rushed or stressful. But before I begin going
Finding the Best Mediterranean Cruises
I’m looking at the best Mediterranean cruises for 2014, 2015 and even into 2016. I’ve been on one Mediterranean cruise and absolutely loved it although now the schedules and pricing have changed a bit. And