I've spent the last twelve days visiting the most beautiful places in Andalucia. My heart is wrenching that I must leave tomorrow morning. But before I get on the train to Seville and...
Europe
Europe is my favorite place to travel, although I must admit that most of my journeys take place in Western Europe. Maybe that’s because I took my first solo travel adventure to Europe in the early 1970s as a high school exchange student. I’ve been going back to Europe ever since. Here are my Europe travel stories
I have a new favorite spot in Santiago, Spain, and I nearly missed it. Crazy, right? You see, I’ve been going to Santiago since 2005, but somehow, I missed this special place....
What is the azabache meaning and what does it symbolize? Azabache is considered the talisman of the Camino de Santiago, the pilgrim’s protector, a stone with magical powers and a symbol of...
‘Grow through what you go through’ could be the mantra of today's modern pilgrim. Trekking long distances through unknown lands, being separated from loved ones and overcoming harsh conditions are all part...
Last week I was on a quest for the best tapas in Seville. With over three thousand Seville tapas bars, knowing just where to plunge in can be overwhelming. However, with the...
Looking for regional food in Campania? You’ve come to the right place! Last November, while trekking 350 miles / 563 km of the Via Francigena del Sud, I was blown away by...
Walking through the mountains and along the coastlines of Campania, Italy, earned me a touch of Italy uncommon to most travelers. The Italian people opened the doors to their kitchens and homes...
Follow my 6-day pilgrimage to the sacred Monte Sant'Angelo grotto. La Via Mi-Ka-El, which overlays Via Francigena del Sud in Italy, will take us there. You'll get a pilgrim credential, stamps along...
I’m fighting to keep my balance while standing on a low flat stone on the sloping mountain ridge in Gargano National Park Italy. Mounting winds catch my backpack and bat me around...
Please enjoy some of my fave images from my pilgrimage while walking Via Francigena del Sud. I found the route from Teano to Solopaca, Italy, to be very challenging for the solo...
They told me it couldn't be done, so, I want to share with you how I figured out how to get a pilgrim stamp at St Peter Cathedral, Rome. Here's how it...
Please enjoy some of my fave images from my pilgrimage while walking the Via Francigena del Sud. I'm writing from Teano, Italy now. The locals say that it is very unusual to...
While walking from Villaviciosa to Oviedo, I discover many spiritual places on Camino Primitivo. This is one I didn’t have in my guidebook
Follow three stories of veteran globetrotters as they navigate closures, shutdowns and changing travel restrictions. You’ll see how COVID-19 affects travelers. CONTACT TRACING, a day-by-day chronicle of how Coronavirus affects travelers.
After scrambling for The Last Supper painting tickets to view The Last Supper Da Vinci, COVID-19 scrapped my trip to Milan. Instead, I took a virtual tour of curious The Last Supper...
What movie should I watch? Criteria for my ‘Best Travel Movies’ list includes riveting plots that take the characters (and me) to the ends of the earth.
Best places to visit in 2020? This list of the best places to visit in 2020 might include your favorite destination … or not. Find out why
Arizona hotel reviewer tapped as travel judge for ‘World’s Best Cities’ chooses San Sebastian, Spain. Learn the criteria and find out why this town ranks
León Cathedral moves Camino de Santiago pilgrim. His revelation revealed at Monasterio de Benedictinas Santa María de Carbajal León, a Benedictine monastery
6 Things You Don’t Know About Visiting Bordeaux France including Bordeaux Instagram Spots. Visit Bordeaux
I've spent the last twelve days visiting the most beautiful places in Andalucia. My heart is wrenching that I must leave tomorrow morning. But before I get on the train to Seville and...
I have a new favorite spot in Santiago, Spain, and I nearly missed it. Crazy, right? You see, I’ve been going to Santiago since 2005, but somehow, I missed this special place....
What is the azabache meaning and what does it symbolize? Azabache is considered the talisman of the Camino de Santiago, the pilgrim’s protector, a stone with magical powers and a symbol of...
‘Grow through what you go through’ could be the mantra of today's modern pilgrim. Trekking long distances through unknown lands, being separated from loved ones and overcoming harsh conditions are all part...
Last week I was on a quest for the best tapas in Seville. With over three thousand Seville tapas bars, knowing just where to plunge in can be overwhelming. However, with the...
Looking for regional food in Campania? You’ve come to the right place! Last November, while trekking 350 miles / 563 km of the Via Francigena del Sud, I was blown away by...
Walking through the mountains and along the coastlines of Campania, Italy, earned me a touch of Italy uncommon to most travelers. The Italian people opened the doors to their kitchens and homes...
Follow my 6-day pilgrimage to the sacred Monte Sant'Angelo grotto. La Via Mi-Ka-El, which overlays Via Francigena del Sud in Italy, will take us there. You'll get a pilgrim credential, stamps along...
I’m fighting to keep my balance while standing on a low flat stone on the sloping mountain ridge in Gargano National Park Italy. Mounting winds catch my backpack and bat me around...
Please enjoy some of my fave images from my pilgrimage while walking Via Francigena del Sud. I found the route from Teano to Solopaca, Italy, to be very challenging for the solo...
They told me it couldn't be done, so, I want to share with you how I figured out how to get a pilgrim stamp at St Peter Cathedral, Rome. Here's how it...
Please enjoy some of my fave images from my pilgrimage while walking the Via Francigena del Sud. I'm writing from Teano, Italy now. The locals say that it is very unusual to...
While walking from Villaviciosa to Oviedo, I discover many spiritual places on Camino Primitivo. This is one I didn’t have in my guidebook
Follow three stories of veteran globetrotters as they navigate closures, shutdowns and changing travel restrictions. You’ll see how COVID-19 affects travelers. CONTACT TRACING, a day-by-day chronicle of how Coronavirus affects travelers.
After scrambling for The Last Supper painting tickets to view The Last Supper Da Vinci, COVID-19 scrapped my trip to Milan. Instead, I took a virtual tour of curious The Last Supper...
What movie should I watch? Criteria for my ‘Best Travel Movies’ list includes riveting plots that take the characters (and me) to the ends of the earth.
Best places to visit in 2020? This list of the best places to visit in 2020 might include your favorite destination … or not. Find out why
Arizona hotel reviewer tapped as travel judge for ‘World’s Best Cities’ chooses San Sebastian, Spain. Learn the criteria and find out why this town ranks
León Cathedral moves Camino de Santiago pilgrim. His revelation revealed at Monasterio de Benedictinas Santa María de Carbajal León, a Benedictine monastery
6 Things You Don’t Know About Visiting Bordeaux France including Bordeaux Instagram Spots. Visit Bordeaux
