Europe

The United States has more than 36 million citizens that can claim Irish ancestry – that’s nearly 12% of the total population! No matter where you go there’s bound to be some celebrating. Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. If you…

Rome is amongst the greatest cities of the world for travel. If you love history, art, architecture, walking, great weather, friendly people, amazing food and tremendous wine then you will love Rome. For many centuries Rome was the…

Did you make a resolution to travel more or be more financially savvy? Traveling and saving money seems like an oxymoron, but you can do both and stick to your resolutions. Click HERE for a list of New Year Resolutions for Travelers.…

Yahoo released their list of the most searched for travel destinations. Using data from searches for hotels in specific areas, the search engine was surprised to find New York didn't even "crack the top ten." In 2012, Paris, Las Vegas,…

Being a tourist seems to paint a giant target on your back. Con artists and thieves like to prey on foreigners who wonder into their web. Locals aren't an exception, but they tend to be a bit savvier. When you are hundreds of miles away…

Winter is sneaking up on us and, while I love the snow, some cringe at the thought of the cold white slosh. Black Friday deals are already hitting the net and soon we will be enduring holiday music at every outlet. So, why not escape the…

Some of the most enjoyable vacations I have ever experienced focused on kid friendly activities. There is just something about sharing the culture and experiences with your kids that makes it even more special. The memory of seeing my…

The Baroque Period encompasses European art of the 17th century. The origins of the Baroque can be found in Rome, Italy and was surged by the counter-reformation. Italian Baroque artists exploited emotion and movement to create a greater…

My family consists of one hard-to-impress tween, one high maintenance kindergartener/part time diva and toddler who will go from a ball of cuddles to raging monster in less than 10 seconds. It's just how we function as human beings, but…

I love renting short-term or vacation apartments in Europe rather than hotel rooms. They tend to be cheaper and you get a lot more for your money. I like having the option of cooking my own meals, cleaning my laundry (if washer/dryer is…