Cinque Terre: One Beautiful Way to Test a Friendship
So I love my girlfriend Tennille but anyone that knows her knows she’s not the adventurous type. Convincing her to come on this trip to Italy was worse than the […]
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Venice: The City Where My Relationship Went to Die
One night I had a vivid dream of a huge ballroom decorated with gold-leaf painted walls, heavy velvet draperies, and colorful settees. People with lavish costumes, their faces covered by […]
Verona: The City of Love… and Food and Shopping
The fourth most visited city in Italy, Verona is a hidden treasure. It doesn’t have the flair of Venice or the beautiful beaches of Cinque Terre, but what draws people […]
My Favorite Place in the World Is…
I often get asked what is my favorite destination so far from my travels. That place that I’ve fallen in love with inspires romance with its romantic mother tongue. The […]
On the Eve of Nelson Mandela’s Death, I Visited His Jail Cell
Today, I, like everyone around the world, received the news that Nelson Mandela, the political prisoner who fought against apartheid and went on to become the president of South Africa, […]
V&A Waterfront: The Food Mecca of Cape Town?
When me and the girls arrived in Cape Town famished after nearly 20 hours of travel, the first question we asked was, “Where can we get some good food to […]
Money, Money, Money: 4 Currency Exchange Tips
On my recent trip to Sardinia, Italy the issue of money seemed to invade every conversation — how to exchange it, where to exchange it, what’s the best rate, how […]
Murphy’s Law: My 10 Family Vacation Disasters
It’s been a long time. I shouldn’t have left you without a strong rhyme to step to. Hahaha. Throwback! I’m sorry for my absence but I really needed a vacation […]
Stay Safe When Traveling Abroad: 7 Tips
Today I had the pleasure of sitting down with host Debbye Turner Bell on Arise.tv to talk about summer travel and safety–particularly in the Middle East. Check out this clip […]
Sardinia Family Vacation: Are We on Reality TV?
So I’m off to Sardinia, Italy this coming week and I’m just getting around to planning my itinerary. Things have been a little hectic as I transition from the job […]
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