Nearly all my adult years have been spent as an adopted Southerner, yet my roots are steeped in Rhode Island. Bring on the crunchy fried chicken, shrimp and grits, banana pudding, both Western & Eastern North Carolina BBQ (vinegar, tomato, whatever, all tasty). But in my heart, I’m a lobsta cracking, chowda slurping, clamcake chomping, Red Sox loving New Englander. Deciding to return to my native homeland to reunite with family and friends, driving was the most exhaustively s

If sailing from Australia to New Zealand is not on your travel agenda, high time to add it! Sea voyages are an ideal way to cover both countries with ease, efficiency and comfort.  We spent four nights pre cruise in multi cultural Sydney, a gastronomic epicenter of globally inspired foods: Pan Asian, Indian, German, Italian, French, plus seafood aplenty. With our local guide, we toured every corner of the city. Like its cuisine, Sydney’s hospitality is diversely international

I routinely hear woebegone tales of trip disruptions. River cruises, in particular, have notable commentary regarding ports missed, extra hours spent backtracking on motorcoaches to reach skipped spots due to high/low water levels. Totally legit feedback, having experienced such a stoppage on a recent Burgundy/Provence cruise. This unexpected extended stay turned out tres magnifique ! Our AmaWaterways ship AmaCello embarkation was scheduled for Dijon; ultimately, the ship do

With each new year of explorations, I invariably reflect on past adventures. Regardless of where I go and how I get there, road trip or...

Kudu. Topi. Eland. Species soon to be learned. Onto the Mara, centerpiece of any inaugural Kenya safari. As our bush flight swooped like...

I came home to Kenya in January, when the winds were soft and sun was forgiving. Mount Kenya’s stepped profile peeked through the fog,...

Adventures take many shapes. One person’s mortal fear is another’s adrenaline rush. How lucky we are that our wildly diverse planet accommodates a spectrum of experiences, from canyoning thrill seekers to the culturally inquisitive and relaxation specialists.  Antarctica ranks high on the adventure scale. Once a world away, this glacial oasis is more accessible than ever, thanks to the plethora of expedition vessels now frequenting this pristine peninsula. Abounding with soar

With each visit to Italy, I am reminded that landing here is stepping into antiquity. As an eager adventurer and lover of all things...

Get onboard ~ cruising is back. From small intimate river cruises to mammoth floating resorts, ships of all sizes have regained near...

Today’s Italian lesson: Nebbiolo. Barbera. Dolcetto. These grapes of Piemonte produce a tantalizing variety of wines, smooth to bold, all...

Picture vibrant cities, cheese caves, vineyards, medieval villages- that’s the essence of Italy’s Piemonte region. While Milan’s fashion...

Tropical rain forests. Hideaway beaches. Misty cloud forests. Colorful toucans. Sly sloths. Ambrosial forests. Playful monkeys. Sweet and...