I’ve been refining and refreshing this Paris itinerary for literally 20 years.
Continue ReadingThe Good, The Bad and the…French
Air France probably won’t knock your socks off if you’re flown JAL or EVA Air, though it’s much better than any US airline.
Continue ReadingThe Aptly-Named Azure Coast
I hope my French Riviera itinerary makes it easy for you to plan your trip.
Continue ReadingIn Provence, Lavender is Just the Beginning
My Provence itinerary makes it easy to plan your own trip, whether or not you plan to focus as specifically on lavender as I tend to do.
Continue ReadingNice Lives Up to Its Name
I’ll never forget the first time I arrived in Nice.
Continue Reading30 Pictures That Will Make You Want to Visit France
At almost every juncture, my journey through France provided me with opportunities to throw my hands up and quit.
Continue ReadingThe Truth About Alaska
Is Alaska worth visiting?
Continue ReadingAmerica’s “Best” Airline
Why does it seem like the “Big 3” US airlines are in a never-ending race to the bottom?
Continue ReadingWhat Americans Mean When They Say “Customs”
Feel attacked? You should!
Continue ReadingAmerica’s Last Frontier(s)
Alaska vs Hawaii—which is the better destination for you?
Continue ReadingGuilin Isn’t What You Think It Is
When deciding between Guilin or Yangshuo, you need to have a clear idea of what each place is (and isn’t).
Continue ReadingThe Truth About Guadalajara
While Guadalajara is Mexico’s “second” city by quite a large margin, it doesn’t play second fiddle to the capital by any means.
Continue ReadingIs Venice Still Worth Visiting?
I hated Venice—and then I loved it.
Continue ReadingGeorgia: The Country, Not the State
Writing about Georgia is always difficult, especially with American audiences.
Continue ReadingThe Truth About Guanajuato
These are destinations of another sort.
Continue ReadingIs Siem Reap or Phnom Penh Better?
Should you visit Siem Reap or Phnom Penh?
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