With Greece’s Dodecanese Islands in such close proximity to Turkey’s southwestern coastline it’s no wonder that many choose to see a little of both countries. The 12 mountainous islands lie in a crescent shape along the Aegean sea and while some host ancient ruins and traditional villages, others boast black volcanic sand beaches, transparent waters […]
Vegan Food Tours Barcelona
As Barcelona officially declared itself ¨veg-friendly, friend of vegan and vegetarian culture¨, it is no longer a challenge for us vegans and veggie lovers alike to find vegan-friendly restaurants and shopping areas in the largest metropolis on the Mediterranean Sea. These are indeed wonderful news as the initiative does not only come as support for […]
Christmas in July: Northern Lights North Pole Adventure
The Northern Lights, it’s a wonder of the world that is on most people’s bucket lists. And while they can be seen in different parts of the world, there is no place more magical than seeing them from the top of the world on and incredible snow and ice excursion! I had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity […]
Christmas in July: European Christmas Markets Viking River Cruise
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Ok, maybe not as it’s the middle of summer but it’s THE best time to start planning your holiday vacation. Plus, thinking of snow and twinkling lights will take your mind off of the sweltering heat! Last Christmas, I had the wonderful opportunity to be invited on […]
Pretty Porto
After leaving Lisbon, I boarded a the Windstar Star Legend ship for a fabulous cruise up the west coast of Europe. My first stop was Porto, Portugal and I fell in love! Porto is a coastal city in northwest Portugal known for its stately bridges and port wine production. In the medieval Ribeira (riverside) district, […]
Icelandic Adventure
One of the top places on my bucket list, and for many people, was Iceland. So when I finally had the opportunity to visit, I was beside myself with excitement! The toss up was to go during northern lights season (winter) or midnight sun (summer). Knowing I would be going on an Arctic (northern lights) […]
Terraces and courtyards you’ll love in Barcelona
Barcelona is a great city with so much to do. You can go to a museum like Picasso’s or the MACBA, enjoy the cultural heritage, or maybe seeing the mixture of different architectures that the city has. But if you want to relax yourself, have a drink, a cup of coffee or some tapas in […]
Lots More Lisbon
Lisbon is so beautiful and packed with delicious eats that I had to come back and tell you more about it! If you missed my first write up, be sure to check it out here! Ok, here we go with lots more in Lisboa! Stumbling across an awesome vegan eatery is always fun and Vegan […]
Lovely Lisbon
Portugal, while being a small country, packs a serious punch of culture, beauty, sites and delicious food. The hilly city of Lisbon is breathtaking with hidden gems found in all of its various nooks and crannies. It’s the perfect place for a traveler to explore, uncovering all sorts of fun at every turn! One such […]
Walking in Einstein’s Footsteps and Beyond
As most of you know, I get to travel the world for work. Be it to film for my travel show and tv segments, speaking engagements or working with partners on various projects, no trip is ever the same. And recently I was honored to be a part of a small group of lucky journalists […]