Amsterdam. A city of striking contrasts that everyone seems to fall in love with, and we are certainly no exception. World-renowned art and history institutions co-exist with risqué sex clubs and cannabis shops, venerable and lavish mansions lie side-by-side with…
Lei-ing it down at Old Lahaina, Maui’s most popular luau Do you ever stop and marvel at just how amazing this world we live in truly is? Endless amounts of jaw-dropping natural wonders, intricate architectural gems, and mind-boggling ancient treasures that…
The mere mention of Egypt likely conjures up exotic images of imposing pyramids, a colossal sphinx, and decorated camels ambling across expansive deserts. And yes, that’s certainly a significant part of the majority of people’s travel experiences in Egypt. I’d be…
As a westerner, the first time you cross the International Date Line and arrive in the Far East can be a bit of a culture shock; jolting, if you will. Overwhelmed, intrigued, disoriented…just a few of the feelings that swept over me and my best…
Venice’s infamous gondolas all lined up and ready to sail through the canals There are some places in this world that are so utterly flawless that they could lead you to believe that Mother Nature herself hand-selected them as her favorites.…
Is it really that beautiful? We’ve been asked that question a lot since our recent return from Hawaii. There’s a sense of intrigue and utter infatuation with this remote chain of U.S. islands that is even more amplified with us east…
The fourth installment of my U.S. summer travel series, and it’s probably no surprise that this one is my favorite of the five. Because, umm, W I N E. What is there possibly not to love about California’s Wine Country? Grand estates dotting…
Portland, Maine: What American summer dreams are made of. A captivating seaside city that can be explored by foot minus the towering skyscrapers and frustrating traffic jams, an urban culture that strikes the perfect balance of chic and refinement while simultaneously being…
Brussels is a great city for so many reasons, but my absolute favorite reason is that it’s a gourmet city that takes its food, chocolate and beer very, very seriously. I know. You’re shocked that I care about such things. But…
It seems like everywhere you turn, Lisbon is popping up on nearly every Hottest Destination list. This isn’t an accident, folks. There are so many reasons to fall in live with Lisbon, that within the second day of our trip, T…