The kids are grown and out of the house… time to think about year round vacations! This is no time to mope about the empty nest…. This lets you start planning to take vacations when other peoples kids are in school.
You can stop thinking only about kid friendly places. You [...]

Do you worry about traveling with pills today with all of the security requirements, the body scans, the pat downs? You hear about the plastic bags you need to fit your liquids in for your carry-on bags, but what about pills and medications?
Don’t worry…. you can take your pills and other medications with you [...]

When we drove into Eger, Hungary we found ourselves looking for Sirens Valley… Or was it the “Valley of the Beautiful Women”? Or should we follow the signs to the “Nice Ladies Valley?”
It’s all the same place… just depends on which guide book or sign you’re reading… and how they translate the Hungarian! [...]

So is the cute little town in north-eastern Hungary Tokaj or Tokay? Well, that depends….
And is that liquid gold they make in Hungary Tokaji or Tokaj or Tokay?
How you spell the name of the town or that sweet white wine depends on whether you’re spelling in English or Hungarian. Tokaj or [...]

A trip to any Asian destination is not complete without a visit to its many night markets. Food stalls of local cuisine and delicacies are sure to be aplenty.
A sprinkling of mats full of local handicrafts and products can be all over the market place and there?s also a remarkable profusion of luxury good [...]

A river cruise on the Danube? Sounds great, but if time is short, hydrofoil the Danube like we did, and enjoy the highlights.
River cruises that last for a week or so are a great way to see the Danube towns. But we had plans for wine tasting in Hungary, so we didn’t [...]

Nafplion may not be as famous or as often visited as the popular Greek city of Athens or the charming island of Santorini, but it holds a beauty and magic on its own.
Located in a seaport town of Peloponnese, Nafplion features century old houses, marble paved squares, historical fortresses and attractive cafes and restaurants [...]

A hike to the peaks of Mount Huashan will keep even the most experienced adrenalin junkie?s blood pumping for days.
Considered as one of the most difficult and dangerous hiking trails in the world, it continues to beckon adventure seekers to its peaks for the sheer experience of overcoming the perilous challenge of conquering its [...]

There is no telling what is going to happen in the wilds. What happens during a hike is as unexpected as a sighting of a rare bear cub.
A shower of loose rocks, a broken ankle or a snake bite can easily turn an exciting hike to a disastrous trip if you are caught unprepared. [...]