Sharing Travel Tales from Around the World

Steeped in history and culture, featuring some of the world’s most important art and architecture, Italy is understandably a country at or near the top of many travelers’ lists. Obviously, for most visitors famous cities like Rome, Florence and Venice will be part of the itinerary. However, these cities are but a taste of what this majestic country has to offer. In compiling this list of the top 10 best cities in Italy my goal is to enlighten travelers about some of the other highlights they can see if they take the opportunity to venture out of “the big three” and some of the lesser known destinations.
Italy has an extensive train network, and the cost of traveling from city to city is relatively inexpensive. This, …

Planning a Portugal vacation, and trying to come up with an itinerary? Most Portugal holidays include one or more of Lisbon, The Algarve, Oport, Madeira and the The Azores. However, an increasingly popular tourist destination is the breathtaking tower of Sintra. Located in the Grande Lisboa subregion, Sintra is an easy day trip from Lisbon, and vacationers are flocking in ever-increasing numbers to behold its wonders.
The entire town of Sintra has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its historic 19th century Romantic architecture. Besides the beauty of the township itself there are several attractions for tourists to enjoy. Here are some of the best things to do in Sintra:
Visit Pena Palace
Pena Palace or Palacio National de Pena is a 19th century castle, …

A beautiful European getaway destination Oslo, Norway should be on the radar of anyone looking to get off the usual tourist track of Paris, Rome, London and Athens. Perhaps nowhere else in Europe can you experience such beauty in all four seasons, and whether you are there in the middle of their summer, or are taking a winter European vacation there are plenty of activities to enjoy, sights to see and places to visit in Oslo to enchant travelers to this incredible city. Here are 7 of the best tourist attractions in Oslo, Norway:
The Oslo Fjord
It would be an absolute sin to come to this part of the world and not experience the majestic natural beauty of the Norwegian fjords. A …

When one is planning a trip to France naturally the first destination that springs to mind is Paris, and with good reason. However, while La-Ville Lumiere is an obvious must-visit destination it is far from the only compelling reason to visit this magnificent country. Between Paris and Marseille in the Rhone-Alpes region lies the bustling city of Lyon. France’s second largest metropolitan area, Lyon is known as the French capital of gastronomy, and gourmands will think they’ve died and gone to heaven as they sample the creations of some of the world’s finest chefs. Lyon’s many culturally significant historical landmarks have made it a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Founded in 43 BC as a Roman colony, naturally this is an area that is …

By: Adrianne Duthie

When one thinks about a Mediterranean cruise the first word that comes to mind is ‘relaxation’. Sitting by the pool, enjoying a good book and a frozen daiquiri while slowing drifting by the ancient isles of the Mediterranean Sea sounds like the very definition of the phrase. However, the preparation for a cruise vacation, and most particularly, the packing is anything but relaxing. I know firsthand how stressful it can be, so I thought I’d share some of my own experience to help make your preparation go a little more smoothly.
Start packing early
This is the most valuable tip I can give you, and one that I cannot stress enough. The last thing you want to be doing is scrambling around, trying …