Before You Go: Buda and Pest, The Cities Behind Budapest A Tale of Two Cities on the Danube Before Budapest became one of Europe’s most enchanting capitals, it was actually two distinct cities: Buda and Pest — separated by the mighty Danube and joined…
Review: PONANT Le Lapérouse with Smithsonian Journeys Sailing aboard Le Lapérouse with Smithsonian Journeys gave Carol and me the chance to experience PONANT in a way we’ve never experienced luxury cruising before. In this review of PONANT’s Le Lapérouse with Smithsonian Journeys, I’ll share…
AmaWaterways’ AmaMagna: Twice the Width, Twice the Luxury Next week, Carol and I will embark on an extraordinary journey aboard AmaWaterways’ AmaMagna, a ship that is literally twice the width of traditional European river vessels. This bold design opens the door to spacious suites,…
What Is Trip Cancellation, Interruption & Delay Insurance? When planning a dream vacation, one of the most common questions we hear is: What is trip cancellation, trip interruption, and travel delay insurance? These protections can seem confusing at first, but understanding them is essential….
The Top 10 Things to Do in London The Top 10 Things to Do in London highlight the very best of this world-class capital, a city where centuries of history meet a thriving modern culture. Founded by the Romans nearly 2,000 years ago, London…
Tauck’s Sand & Surf: Death Valley to San Diego Tauck’s Sand & Surf: Death Valley to San Diego is a brand-new land journey for 2026 that blends the raw beauty of America’s desert landscapes with the timeless charm of California’s coast. This 8-day itinerary…
Rosetta Stone is AI-generated for illustrative purposes Top 10 Things to See at the British Museum On our recent visit to London, Carol and I made time to return to the British Museum. With so many treasures to discover, it’s no wonder travelers often…
CLICK FOR LARGE VIEW Review: Corinthia London Hotel Carol and I were recently in London as the starting point for our first-ever sailing with Ponant Expeditions. Here is our review of the Corinthia London Hotel, where we spent three nights before our cruise. The…
How AI Helps You Read a Fine Dining Menu One of the joys of luxury travel is dining at remarkable restaurants around the world. But let’s be honest—sometimes a fine dining menu feels like it’s written in another language. That’s where an AI fine…
AI-generated artistic recreation What Is a Haboob? Arizona’s Fierce Desert Dust Storms Yesterday, Carol and I watched from Scottsdale as a massive haboob dust storm in Arizona rolled into the Valley. We live nearly an hour north of where the storm hit hardest, so…
