Rome overwhelms most visitors with its sheer volume of ancient ruins, museums, and cultural landmarks. Your time in the city demands strategic planning. Experience the highlights without missing what makes Rome genuinely unforgettable. We visited Rome in April 2026 as…
Spring is the Mediterranean’s best-kept secret, and a perfect time for a cruise. While summer gets all the Instagram attention, April and May offer something genuinely better: comfortable temperatures, thinner crowds, and prices that won’t make you wince. We know…
Getting ready for a cruise to Mexico but not sure what to bring? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with the ultimate Mexico cruise packing list so you can focus on soaking up the sun and enjoying your trip. My…
Stepping aboard Holland America Nieuw Amsterdam offers a perfect blend of classic cruising elegance and modern amenities. Karen and I cruised recently to Alaska on this vessel and experienced this mid-sized ship firsthand. It was my first time aboard a…
My wife, Karen, and I visited the USS Midway Museum during our Pacific Coastal cruise in San Diego. I had previously explored battleships like the USS Iowa in Los Angeles, but this was my first time on an actual aircraft…
If you have a stopover in Singapore, arriving late or leaving early, Changi International Airport has a number of transit hotels. With a midnight arrival in Singapore, we chose to stay at the airport the first night after our 18-1/2…
Celebrity Millennium, once offered itineraries to Alaska, now provides cruises in Asia. We selected a Japan itinerary that included a stop in Busan, South Korea, and …
Hardly any other building characterizes Singapore’s skyline as much as Swissôtel The Stamford. It opened in 1986 and was the tallest hotel in the world at 226 meters (741 ft) and 73 floors. Today, it is still one of the tallest…
The Sea to Sky Gondola makes a great day outing for outdoor enthusiasts or visitors traveling to Vancouver. In this article, learn how to get there, when to go, and hiking choices in the surrounding area. My wife, Karen and…
My wife, Karen, and I recently traveled to Singapore as one of my ‘Bucket List’ destinations. We stayed for over two weeks at the Ji Hotel Orchard Singapore. In this review of their boutique hotel, find out what we liked…