Travel Guides

It was our second visit to the Galapagos Islands, and we were excited to join Hurtigruten Expeditions to go island hopping in Darwin’s Footsteps on their newly refurbished Santa Cruz II. This truly was our dream Galapagos Cruise. The first time we visited Galapagos National Park, we stayed on land and took water taxis and […]

As the gorgeous capital of the Tuscany region of Italy, Florence is a dream destination for art lovers and romantics. Many people pack their itineraries when visiting Italy and often find they have only a day or two in each city. While we recommend three days in the city, you can visit Florence in just

We have taken a lot of expedition cruises from the Polar regions of Antarctica and Greenland to Costa Rica, Panama, and the Amazon. Having traveled to all seven continents, we have learned that some remote places must be visited on expedition ships. Recently, we toured the Galapagos with HX Hurtigruten Expeditions. With the perfect blend

Sarasota, Florida, is a place that often gets overlooked by tourists in favor of Orlando and Miami. The city is set on the Gulf of Mexico, featuring sprawling white sand beaches and panoramic sea views. If you come here, you’ll enjoy a fabulous beach vacation without the crowds of more popular Florida cities.  Sarasota is

It’s impossible not to love the sheer scale of Mexico City. The Mexican capital is one of the world’s largest cities. It’s a place of dense population, street food, architecture, and fascinating community dynamics. If you want to experience Mexico as a tourist, head to Cancun. If you want to experience Mexico as a society,

Visiting New York is all about views. How could you not go good-view-hunting in this world-famous concrete jungle? One thing that is certain is that the New York skyline is full of some of the most iconic landmarks in the world. I remember growing up and seeing that amazing New York Cityscape for the first

March is an amazing time to visit the US national parks. You can enjoy the full spectrum of national park activities at this time of year. March is the official shoulder season, so you’ll see parks all over the country in different season stages. Head south, and you’ll get mild weather and desert parks without

Windsor is a criminally underrated tourist destination in Ontario, Canada. The fun city sits just across the Detroit River from the sprawling metropolis of Detroit itself – with the river marking the US-Canada border. We have visited Windsor countless times as we live only an hour away and usually use it for our land crossing

If ‘roughing it’ camping isn’t your style, glamping is a perfect solution. And Ontario’s provincial parks set it up for success as one of the best places in Canada for a glamping experience. These parks have hiking trails, lake views, and more – and when your campsite might even have a formal dining room, it

There are many destinations to choose from when visiting California, but if it’s your first time in the Golden State, you may want to start in Southern California. The region is home to some of the best cities, including Los Angeles, San Diego, and Santa Barbara. And that’s before you even mention its areas of