Have you ever wanted to see what the Swiss Alps are all about? Are the Swiss organized and efficient? Is Switzerland worth going to? I recently had the good fortune of going to the beautiful county of Switzerland with my wife and 12-year-old daughter. We had an amazing time and I want to share with …
In this Guide to Sorrento, you’ll learn the best things to do, where to eat, where to stay, the best places to go for side-trips, and the best (and safest) way to get to Sorrento. For an Italophile like me, it is difficult to choose a favorite Italian location–in fact, over the years my favorite …
When I was planning our trip to Japan, I knew that it would be a country unlike any other I had visited before–that’s why I wanted to experience it. Ancient temples mixed with cutting-edge technology are scattered throughout Tokyo. History and beauty are plentiful in Kyoto. And the people of Japan are amazingly nice and …
When you’ve had enough of Florida’s theme parks and their crowded intensity, bring the kids down to the relaxing atmosphere of The Florida Keys. At the southern coast of Florida, and only 67 miles south of Miami, this string of islands from Key Largo to Key West is America’s tropical paradise. The Keys are known …
We sat down to the long narrow table as our guide began to fill small ceramic bowls with different flavors of olive oil. As she filled bowl after bowl, we sat amazed at how many different flavors she offered us to taste; after all, we were a group of only 3 people. After filling over …
Harajuku is intense, in the best possible way. Delicious smells waft in the air, a messenger of the treats you will soon try. Colors abound with kawaii (the culture of cuteness in Japan) found on signs, fashion, and even food. Harajuku is full of entertainment and below we break down some of the most fun things …
Ever since I was very young, I have loved bakeries. To me, a baked good is the ultimate treat, especially fresh from the oven. Bakeries = happiness to me. The smells, the proudly displayed items. I love it! Recently, my wife, daughter, and I had the incredible pleasure of traveling to Tokyo, Japan. While planning …
When friends and family come to visit us here in Atlanta, the Georgia Aquarium is usually on the top of their list of things to see. This is for good reason. As one of the major attractions in Georgia, there are more animals housed here than in any other aquarium in the world. It is …
Paestum is THE place to find farms that specialize in water buffalo, and the mozzarella that comes from them. Paestum is to mozzarella di bufala (buffalo mozzarella) what Naples is to Pizza. This is where you find mozzarella in its most authentic and most delicious form. Sorrento is a great home-base to travel around the Amalfi …
If you have a few extra days in your Spain itinerary, consider a short trip to Seville (or Sevilla), Spain. Seville is steeped in history from the Romans to the Moors and beyond. Kids will love the tales of kings, conquistadors, and explorers. We visited in November and the weather was beautiful (we were comfortable …