Travel Stories

100 Years After Monet: Giverny Exhibit Celebrates Impressionism’s Origins

2026 marks a century after the passing of beloved Impressionist artist, Claude Monet. The museum devoted to his work in Giverny, the community north of... read more

Astonishing Facts About China's Terracotta Warriors

You never forget the moment you come face-to-face with one of the thousands of Terracotta Warriors underground in Xi’an, China. As ancient wonders of the... read more

Places Outside of Dublin to Get to Know Ireland – and the Irish

On St. Patrick’s Day, the saying goes, there’s a ‘little bit of Irish’ in us all. For some of us, it’s true all year round.... read more

A Destination to Consider: Patagonia

From time to time, I like to highlight a destination that may not yet be on everyone’s radar but absolutely deserves a place on the... read more

Equine Travel Experiences to Celebrate Year of the Horse

Whether you are a devotee of the Chinese/ Lunar calendar, for many of us, horses are our spirit animals, and the Year of the Horse... read more

Beyond the Beach: Unforgettable March Break Family Adventures

Break the boredom of March Break getaways. There’s still time to make March Break about more than the beach. This time of the year presents... read more

Why Thoughtful Travel Planning Works

I’m proud - and genuinely humbled - to share that I’ve once again been named to Montecito Village Travel’s 2026 President’s Club Elite, an honor... read more

Atlas Ocean Voyages’ New Ship ‘Sails’ Into the Future of Luxury Expedition Cruising

The romance of sailing cruise ships is back, and the new generation of sailing cruise ships has a modern and eco-friendly twist. The latest cruise... read more

Winter Olympics in the South of France? Mais Oui!

The next 2030 Winter Olympics will be the only Games where you can watch skiing in the morning and sip local Provencal rosé by the... read more

From Samba to Snow! Carnival Around the World

When you start to see Easter candy on the shelves, you know it’s time for… Carnival! It’s one of the biggest celebrations – that looks... read more