On Easter Day, you’ll likely find Colomba Easter Bread (Pane di Pasqua) at dinner tables all over Italy, from north to south. …
The Ultimate Viking Ocean Cruise Packing List
Published on: March 6, 2023 | Last Updated on March 10, 2023Packing for a Viking Ocean cruise involves knowing what to bring as well as what not to bring. There are 4 major packing categories: evening wear, shore excursion attire, onboard wear, and the extras. …
Celebrity Beyond Review: Creativity, Cuisine and the Captain’s Cat
Published on: March 3, 2023 | Last Updated on March 3, 2023In this Celebrity Beyond Review, guest contributors John and Sandra Nowlan offer readers a peak at the new ship including the public spaces, staterooms, entertainment and cuisine.…
Easter in Italy: What To Expect
Published on: February 23, 2023 | Last Updated on March 17, 2023Easter in Italy is filled with special foods, celebrations, and religious processions, and the weather can be near perfect!…
Baccarat Hotel New York: A Midtown Oasis
Published on: February 22, 2023 | Last Updated on February 22, 2023When we arrived at Baccarat Hotel New York, Kelvin greeted us at the curb, took our luggage, and whisked our car away to a nearby parking garage. At the intimate hotel check-in area one flight up from the street, an efficient reservation clerk made an imprint of our credit card, […]…
Unique Wine Bottles Make Sparkling Gifts
Published on: February 11, 2023 | Last Updated on February 12, 2023Unique wine bottles stimulate our senses, capture our imagination, and beckon us to sip what’s inside. With eye-catching designs, colors, and materials, they also make lovely gifts. Unique wine bottles can create an impression long before the recipient pops the cork. Some wine bottles are so elegant (and very cool […]…
Sparkling Rosé Wines: Pink Passion
Published on: February 8, 2023 | Last Updated on February 11, 2023Sparkling rosé wine was once a fleeting summer infatuation. But for an increasing number of wine lovers, it’s become a lingering four-season passion. Why? The wine is light, fresh, fruity, and eminently drinkable. Beloved for its versatility, it’s a delightful aperitif, perhaps paired with charcuterie or oysters, but it can […]…
What is the Legal Drinking Age in Germany? 2023
Published on: February 2, 2023 | Last Updated on February 2, 2023If you're a tourist headed to Germany as an individual or as part of a family group, you may wonder about the legal drinking age in Germany. …
Castello Estense in Ferrara: Setting for ‘The Marriage Portrait’
Published on: January 24, 2023 | Last Updated on February 16, 2023Because of its location, size and structure, Castello Estense, now a state-owned museum, seems to dominate the city of Ferrara in northern Italy. Built in 1385 to protect the town, this medieval fortress was once home to the powerful Este family. Located right in the city center, it’s a stone’s […]…
Unique Valentines Day Gifts for Travelers – 2023
Published on: January 22, 2023 | Last Updated on February 13, 2023Here are some Valentines Day gifts for travelers—ranging from the practical to quirky—for travel lovers on your gift list. …