In February, 2026 Grace and I went to Vietnam on a 15-day tour that was organized by one of her best friends and accompanied by…
Rome Private Tours: Skip-the-Line Access, Expert Guides & Custom Itineraries
Rome is one of those cities that can feel overwhelming in the best possible way, with its layered history on every corner, world-class art in…
Crowded vs Quiet Treks in Nepal: Everest Base Camp or Langtang Valley?
Everyone who comes to Nepal has Everest on their mind. It is almost unavoidable. The mountain is on the currency, on the airline safety cards,…
Sailing the Turkish Riviera: A First-Timer’s Guide to Gulet Holidays in Fethiye and Beyond
There is a stretch of coastline in southwestern Turkey that most American travelers have never heard of, yet it rivals anything the Greek Islands or…
Hiking the Appalachian Trail
Hiking the Appalachian Trail can be an exciting adventure but can also be overwhelming. The Appalachian Trail is almost 2,200 mile long and runs from…
China: Silk Road and Guangzhou
In October/November 2025 Grace and I went to China on two different tours both organized by WingOn Travel Company of HongKong: first an 8 day…