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by Judy Bereza, guest blogger “Granada, I’m under your spell.” Yes, that song, that ear worm, is a perfect description of a magical day spent exploring the Alhambra,the crown jewel of Granada. First a bit of explanation, followed by a short history lesson. We were in the south of Spain staying with friends in […]
I was particularly thrilled with the privately planned photo tour of Columbia (March 2025) because the itinerary included a couple of days at the Carnaval in Barranquilla, billed as second largest in the world. I had never been to one of these famous festivals held around the world just before Lent. Originally a Pagan festival […]
One of the things that I love about going on photography trips is that often the photographer leader takes us to places that normal tours don’t go. An example is on a trip to Columbia last March. We visited Barranquilla to take pictures of their Carnaval, a treat for any aspiring photographer. But what really […]
by Judy Bereza, guest blogger The experience of river cruising can be addictive. We have cruised the Danube, the Rhine, the Moselle, and this past June we added the Rhone in Southern France to this happy “affliction”. Europe’s rivers are a passport to historic cities, landmarks and spectacular scenery. Scenery often enjoyed while sipping a […]
If you have been following DesignDestinations, you know that Sue Schroder took a long dreamed about trip to Paris with teenage granddaughters and lived to tell about it. In fact, last week and this, she shares her experiences and what she learned during this magical week. Enjoy! by Sue Schroder, guest blogger Overview of what […]
By Sue Schroder, guest blogger Travel has always been my gateway to new worlds: Exploration of the unknown creates an energizing internal high-alert openness; a life-changing richness inaccessible without leaving home. My parents opened that gateway when I was 13 with a cross-country train trip to California. fast forward 6 decades: As I sat in […]
Our visit to Singapore didn’t go as planned. I booked a cruise to end in Singapore adding on five days to be able really explore this intriguing city/state. I wanted to see it all…..and then I got sicker than I have been in years. I spent two days in bed in the hotel, basically canceling everything, […]
I had never heard of a minority group called the “Peranakan” until I went Singapore last winter. It is a group of people who are mixed Malaysian and Chinese, with a very strong presence in the fascinating city state called Singapore. I learned about them on a lovely tour given by Tribe Tours, a company […]
by Guest Bloggers, Ann and Leonardo Inspired by the New York Times travel series, it’s a delight to share our recent experiences in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Hilton Head is a part of a series of barrier islands that span the Atlantic Ocean across theCarolinas. Lying on the Intracoastal Waterway, Hilton Head Island has […]
by Kate Dernocoeur, guest blogger If you are unfamiliar with Praia, Cabo Verde, you are not alone. From my journal, 4/19/2025: “I had never heard of Praia when this voyage was being planned, and today I am going there!” Located on the south coast of the island of Santiago, Praia is the capital city of […]
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