The Best Places to Visit on the Amalfi Coast for Scenic Views, Food & Hidden Gems
There’s a reason that Italy’s famous Amalfi Coast is often called the Divina Costiera, or Divine Coast. After all, it’s a place where jagged limestone cliffs plunge vertically into a sea so blue that it looks like a painting, and where gravity-defying villages cling to the rocks like colourful barnacles. From the scent of heavy […]
Paris Fashion Inspiration for Your Next Stay
While Paris is rightly known around the world as the fashion capital, with legendary design houses that have shaped style for generations, there’s much more to explore beyond the runways and boutiques. Even if luxury shopping isn’t your style, there are still plenty of ways to connect with the city’s fashion heritage. For you, that […]
Cathedral Notre-Dame de Chartres IV
As we made our way around the church, I was drawn to this scene. A class of students were there sketching using the flashlights of their cell phones! I was careful not to intrude but I had to get a little closer to see what they were doing, of course. I often marvel at how […]
Pick your persona: What type of group traveller are you?
6 Gather your closest friends, your nearest and dearest travel buddies, to decide which of these typical group travel personas best suits you. Naturally, we all think we’re the consummate travel companion. Impeccably mannered, improbably good company, idiosyncrasies carefully hidden. Look, no webbed feet; you can’t even see our scales… But have you really considered […]
Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens
About the Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens The Bellagio Conservatory transforms the 14,000-square-foot space into a new imaginary world each season. I’m always impressed by how they keep all these plants alive and beautiful when I struggle with the few I have. Bellagio has 120 gardeners alone, and then you add in the designers, engineers, […]
What to See, Eat, Pack & Do!
#10 Take a Cruise on Canal Saint-Martin One of the many bridges across the Canal St.Martin → Check canal cruise availability If you’re looking for a quieter, more local side of Paris in May, this is a great option. The Canal Saint-Martin feels completely different from the Seine. Less grand, more everyday Paris — and […]
How to Get Cheap Flights with Dollar Flight Club
If you’re dreaming of traveling somewhere in 2026 and were dismayed at the price of flights, you’re going to want to read this post. 2026 is an unusual year for flights. With volatile oil pricing and last-minute schedule changes, some flight routes are looking much more expensive than usual. But that’s not the only thing […]
Before & After at Lirac – A Paris Stay Like No Other
One of the great pleasures of what we do is creating Parisian apartments that truly feel like home. But it’s about so much more than style or modern amenities – it’s also about the experience of living in Paris. That feeling comes just as much from the neighborhood setting as it does from the views, […]
Overland Travel Made Easy: The Lando with G Adventures
To simplify the complex and deliver an unparalleled communal experience, G Adventures rethought overland camping in Africa with the Lando, an overland adventure vehicle that brings together like-minded travellers who want to dive into the wildlife, culture, and rugged landscapes of countries across Africa. So, what can you expect from an overland adventure in a […]
Paris Through My Lens: Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Chartres V
Paris je t’aime I fell in love with Paris in March 2007. It was as the French say, le coup de foudre : love at first sight. As a result of that trip, my photography took another direction. Since that time I have pursued a career of sorts in photography and dreamed of returning to […]