Beauty is a fascinating thing. It can be glaring right at you, but yet you may be utterly blind to its allure. How does this have anything to do with scenic rail journeys you may ask...everything really. If you’re... Read More
The Spanish Tapas culture has made its way across the world. It has adapted and evolved to wherever it arrived and as a result, the origins have been lost in translation or rather lost in transport. So, you may be asking, what are tapas? Simply put, they are small appetizers commonly enjoyed with a drink and eaten... Read More
Tuscany is a beautiful part of Italy. Florence, Pisa, and Siena all boast some incredible sites. The Duomo is spectacular, the Leaning Tower of Pisa is a must see, and the Piazza del Campo hosts one of the year’s most... Read More
Twenty years ago J.K. Rowling’s first book, The Philosopher's Stone, about a boy wizard hit shelves. In the years since 6 books and 8 films have followed and the world has gone Potter mad. Visit Harry Potter locations... Read More
St. Mark’s Basilica. The Doge’s Palace. Textbook Venice vacation sites. Yawn. Boooooorrrriinnnnngggg. Okay, not exactly. They are two fantastic attractions, and if you ever find yourself in Venice, you’d be mad not to visit them. But, what about, as Robert Frost might say, “the road less traveled.” That’s right, all those unusual things to do in Venice that exist off the well-traveled tourist track? Interested? Well, then, come with us and... Read More