A Great Lakes Cruise, Viking Expedition Style
All about the shore excursions, hiking, kayaking, nature preserves, local culture, and onboard adventures during the Great Lakes Explorer cruise on Viking’s expedition ship Octantis.
Viking Octantis: What to Expect from an Expedition Cruise
The Viking Expedition cruise ship Octantis is sailing its first season on the Great Lakes. Find out what to expect from an expedition cruise, including scientific research, onboard laboratory and libraries, luxury amenities, and all the equipment to enjoy active excursions off ship.
San Sebastián, City of Pintxos
Pintxos are the Basque equivalent of the famous tapas that define casual Spanish cuisine. San Sebastián is the capital of pintxos and is one of the great restaurant cities in the world.
Jack London State Park, California
Visiting Jack London State Park near Sonoma, California, brought back many pleasant memories of his stories and books I’d read since being introduced to To Build a Fire in 9th grade.
Travel Past 50 Tour to Spain: Cuisine and Culture
Note: This tour was in November 2022. We’re leading a tour to one of our favorite places in all our travels – and our erstwhile second home: Spain. This tour … Read more
What to See and Do in Madrid
What you should be sure to see, do, and eat in Madrid. Museums, restaurants, shopping, and more. And where you should stay while you’re considering whether to move there.
Fun Places to Visit in Nairobi Kenya
Fun places to go in Nairobi, Kenya. Explore this green and cosmopolitan city by visiting Nairobi parks and museums. Discover local culture through Nairobi restaurants and shopping. And find adventure nearby with day trips from Nairobi. Where to eat and where to stay in Nairobi.
10 New Things I’ve Learned from Traveling
Here’s an updated list of things I’ve learned from traveling pretty much non stop for the last 12 years. Travel tips and seasoned advice.
Restaurants in Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain
No matter how you arrive in Santiago–via pilgrimage, air, or train–we advise taking extra time to enjoy the great Galician restaurant scene.
The Cave Paintings of Cantabria, Spain
Among the most intriguing UNESCO World Heritage sites in Spain are the prehistoric cave paintings in Cantabria, including the famed Altamira Caves.
