Days out/Excursions
A GREAT PORT VISIT TO PORTIMAO AND FERRAGUDO
Does your upcoming cruise have a port stop in Portimao on Portugal's Southern coast? If so, you may be wondering what to do there. I certainly was unsure when I was planning my last cruise as I had never heard of this small town before. Read on to find out what I did,...
ONE DAY IN PORTOFINO – THINGS TO SEE AND DO
Portofino is one of the most famous and iconic vacation destinations in Italy. Popular with the jet set and yacht owners, its beautiful bay and quaint charm invite travelers from all over the world to this tiny village on the Italian Riviera. But is it just Instagram...
THE ROYAL WINDSOR HORSE SHOW – ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW
When I was planning my first visit to the Royal Windsor Horse Show it was surprisingly difficult to find information about it so I decided to write a post that will hopefully be helpful if you are thinking of attending!What even is the Royal Windsor Horse Show? The...
SOLANA BEACH – SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA’S HIDDEN GEM
If you have never heard of Solana Beach you are not alone. Whereas everyone knows Carlsbad, Laguna Beach, or San Clemente, many have never heard of this Southern Californian town. Maybe because Solana Beach’s beaches are rather small, but this town is more a fancy...
TORREY PINES STATE NATURAL RESERVE – AN EASY HIKE IN THE WILDERNESS
Are you looking for some time in nature in Northern San Diego County? Want to go hiking but not up for a huge challenge? Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve is the place for you. This was my second visit at this park with its rare trees and I enjoyed it even more than...
SAN CLEMENTE – A PERFECT BEACH TRIP FROM LA WITHOUT A CAR
There are numerous great beach towns all along the coast from LA down to San Diego, but if you are looking for a day trip to the beach from Los Angeles without a car nothing beats San Clemente. I have visited many of the small communities along the coast and love them...
SAN DIEGO BOTANIC GARDEN OR MEDITATION GARDENS – WHICH ENCINITAS GARDEN TO VISIT
Encinitas, CA, offers not only one but two popular botanical gardens: the San Diego Botanic Garden and the Meditation Gardens of the Self-Realization Fellowship. So which one should you visit? During my recent trip to Southern California I visited both in one day and...
PARANORMAL WALK ON QUEEN MARY
When my Uber driver dropped me off at the Queen Mary's parking lot in Long Beach he shuddered and declared that he would not want to stay the night there. Not because the ship didn't look inviting (it does) or because he was afraid of being on the water. No, he was...
SHORT GUIDE TO SINTRA
Are you planning a trip to Sintra but feeling overwhelmed? Do you find it confusing to figure out which attractions to see there? If so this short guide is for you! Until a couple of years ago, Portugal had never been on my radar as a vacation destination. Sure, the...
ROYAL ASCOT – WHAT FIRST TIMERS SHOULD KNOW
Royal Ascot is probably the most famous horse race worldwide and one of the biggest events in the British Social Calendar. But what is Royal Ascot really like and what can you expect?I attended Royal Ascot last year on Ladies' Day. My visit wasn't quite perfect but I...
ÈZE ON YOUR OWN
You have probably seen pictures of Èze before - this beautiful medieval village is the subject of many postcards. Located about 8 km to the east of Nice, the town is a bucket-list destination on the Cote d'Azur. Èze is a staple on cruise excursions but luckily you can...