As I prepare to head back to Italy, my neighbor mentioned the sudoku packing method. I’ve never tried it, but it sure looks like a great idea! Because my trips with Adventures in Italy span the spring-to-summer transition, I spend days agonizing over what to bring, constantly checking the
The markets of Provence form a magical triangle in southern France that continue to enchant. The French passion for food is celebrated in its open-air village markets where seasonal foods are the mainstays of daily living. This sun-kissed corner of the map offers such a bounty of genuinely fresh
There’s a certain romance to train travel in southern Germany – a gentle unfolding of landscapes where vineyard-clad hills, medieval spires and storybook towns drift past your window like scenes from a film. While I’ve explored much of this region on previous trips, my recent 8-day rail journey
Had the pleasure to attend and be an Industry Speaker at the March 24 – 25, 2026 17th International WINE Tourism Conference (IWINETC) held in the historic city of Krakow and the capital of Malopolska region of Poland. The conference in Krakow welcomed wine and culinary tourism professionals from
Experiences in the South of France European Experiences offers four different trips in the beautiful South of France, four very different destinations, offering unique landscapes and discoveries. In 2006 we hosted our first trips in the Luberon, an area within the French region of Provence-Alpes
There’s something special about traveling in the fall. The crowds soften, the light turns golden, and locals seem a little more relaxed and welcoming. It’s the perfect season to explore Southern Europe with a small group of like-minded women. We’re off to Europe this fall, starting in Scotland in
North Holland is one of The Netherlands’ most varied provinces. Many foreign visitors make a beeline for Amsterdam, but venture into the province and you’ll find beautiful towns, windswept beaches, picturesque villages and unique landscapes shaped by centuries of water management. From historic
Most visitors to Tuscany see the famous Val d’Orcia during the day. Some stay for sunset. But the real magic happens before sunrise. The Secret Morning Ritual On our Tuscany Photo Tour, one day begins very differently. At 4:00 in the morning, our small group quietly slips out of our charming hotel
This page contains affiliate links. Please read our disclosure for more info. Our Iceland winter road trip took us to glaciers, black sand beaches, and endless waterfalls. We rode adorably fluffy Icelandic horses, soaked in hot springs, and attempted to see the northern lights. For our 8-day self
Puerto de Mogán (map) is a charming fishing village and resort town in the southwest corner of Gran Canaria. One of Spain’s Canary Islands in the North Atlantic, Gran Canaria is one of my go-to European winter destinations due to its mild climate and sun-drenched beaches. I, like most visitors in
