A Travel Assistant

Planning a trip but not sure when to go where? Timing can make or break a vacation. I love looking ahead to plan out my year of travels. Sometimes I just randomly pick a spot but more often than not I do some research about the where and the when so I can time it just right. I may pick a place to go for weather preferences, or cultural events, or sometimes scientific reasons like Iceland's total eclipse this year (see August entry). Here's a month-by-month breakdown of some

A trip along the famed silk road from west to east.

I do love a good glass of wine. It's been said often enough that life is too short to drink bad wine and I wholeheartedly agree. There has always been a debate about old world versus new world wines and who is best at it. I personally prefer old world wines but I have had some absolutely amazing vintages out of California, a new world vintage. I've been to France (Bordeaux, Bourgogne), Italy (Tuscany, Veneto, Campania), Spain (Rioja, Mallorca), and California (Napa, Sonoma),

Nestled in the Laurel Highlands of southwestern Pennsylvania, Fallingwater stands as one of the most iconic pieces of architecture in American history. This extraordinary house, designed by legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright, doesn't simply sit near a waterfall—it hovers dramatically over one, defying convention and redefining the relationship between human habitation and the natural world. The Vision Behind the Masterpiece In 1935, Edgar Kaufmann, a successful Pittsburgh

Whenever my family travel to a new location we always seek out three types of stores: books stores, record stores, and toy stores. It is...

This city has so much to see, not only on the city itself but there are some amazing places within a couple of hours drive.

Topkapı Palace (Topkapı Sarayı) served as the administrative center and main residence of Ottoman sultans from the 1460s until the...

Twenty-one years ago almost to the day I was standing in Oia, a small town located on the northern tip of Santorini (seen above). I had...

Introduction New York, New York, is everything they say And no place that I'd rather be Where else can you do a half a million things All...

Portugal offers a tapestry of vivid landscapes and rich histories, extending far beyond the bustling streets of Lisbon. From the sunlit...

Given the current state of affairs in the United States and the hostility being displayed by 'he whose name must not be spoken' (to...

When you think of a museum you probably think of dull places full of old art and historical artifacts. Or maybe modern art that defies...

Zoos have changed quite a bit over my lifetime. I remember going to several as a child and found them extremely depressing. Not to name...

Introduction My first car held a very special badge of honour. It was the only vehicle among my circle of friends and family, that was...

As Amsterdam prepares to mark its remarkable 750th birthday on October 27 in 2025, the vibrant Dutch capital invites travelers from...

When I was quite young we moved from Toronto, Ontario to Edmonton, Alberta and instead of flying or driving between the cities we ended...

2024 has been confirmed as the hottest year on record , surpassing previous temperature highs. Data from the European Union's Copernicus...

My favorite museums have always been those dedicated to the sciences and the natural world. While it is true I enjoy a day exploring...

Does a visit to a new country or city fill you with excitement about visiting museums to see the works of the classical masters? Maybe...

If you’re a lover of the great outdoors and have a passion for fine food, then Canada’s Véloroute Gourmande (The Gourmet Route) is an...