City Trips
LEARN FROM MY MISTAKES TO HAVE A GREAT DAY IN VALENCIA
Valencia is another common port in Spain for cruises in the Mediterranean. As this city is less famous than Barcelona or Malaga, you may be wondering what to see and do there on a short visit. I recently visited Valencia for the first time and while I enjoyed the city...
A GREAT DAY VISITING MALAGA
If Malaga is a stop on your next cruise you may wonder what there is to see and do in the city. Is it worth a visit or should you book an excursion further afield? Having spent a couple of weeks in Malaga for learning Spanish some years ago, I knew right away that the...
A RELAXED SUNDAY WALK THROUGH LISBON
Are you looking for a fun but relaxed (and inexpensive) day in Lisbon? Then this walk may be for you! Lisbon was one of the ports on my recent Norwegian Dawn cruise and I had plans, definite plans. And if you read any of my other port adventures on this cruise you...
2 DAY SAN DIEGO ITINERARY: ULTIMATE GUIDE 2024
Known for its mellow surfer vibe, sunny weather, many museums, and of course Comic-Con, San Diego is the perfect destination for a relaxing but fun weekend trip. Discover fascinating history, experience US-Mexican culture, tour exciting museums, enjoy delicious meals,...
ULTIMATE 3 DAY ITINERARY LOS ANGELES
Are you planning a trip to Los Angeles and unsure what to see and do? This 3 day itinerary Los Angeles has you covered! There are some cities pretty much everyone loves. But for other cities opinions are more polarized. While Los Angeles is pretty much my favorite...
VATICAN MUSEUMS – BEST TIME TO VISIT AND TIPS
The Vatican Museums are definitely one of the bucket-list attractions for any visitor to Rome. But not everyone enjoys the visit as much as they had hoped - the museums tend to be incredibly crowded and there is so much to see that it can be hard to know where to...
WHAT IS BRIGHTLINE FROM FT LAUDERDALE TO ORLANDO LIKE?
If you have spent any time lately planning a Florida trip on Social Media you may already have heard about the new Brightline train connection between Miami and Orlando. This privately owned high-speed inter-city rail route is making quite a splash. But what is it...
40+ BEST FREE ACTIVITIES IN LOS ANGELES
Los Angeles has a huge variety of activities but did you know that many of them are free? Of course there are many LA activities with a hefty price tag that are great fun. Universal Studios Hollywood, Celebrity Home Tours, Whale Watching Tours... the list goes on and...
A PERFECT DAY IN DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES
I love Los Angeles - there is so much to see and do. So I am always surprised to hear that many do not care for the city at all. I think it has to do with expectations and the fact that Los Angeles is different from many other famous cities. Attractions are spread out...
REVIEW: MAGIC CASTLE HOTEL, HOLLYWOOD
With its central location in Hollywood, the Magic Castle Hotel is an obvious choice for a visit to LA. Over the years, my kids and I have stayed at numerous hotels of all types. If I ask them today one of their top five experiences ever would be the Magic Castle...
IS HOLLYWOOD WORTH A VISIT?
Hollywood is usually on top of the list for first time visitors to Los Angeles. The iconic Hollywood sign, Walk of Fame, the glamour of the movie industry - what could be more emblematic for Southern California? But if you do any sort of research - be it on...