Barcelona: Go for the architecture, stay for the food A.J. Twist March 10, 2024 781 Admittedly, I am one of the last travel writers to discover Europe; so imagine my pleasure as I was first whisked down the grand avenues from the Barcelona airport to my hotel on ‘La Rambla’. I immediately call...
Cruising the Marvellous Mediterranean with Holland America Michele Peterson October 17, 2023 1174 A Taste for Travel Experience an exhilarating mix of history, epic scenery and culture “Just don’t ask me for Fettucine Alfredo,” our guide, certified sommelier Luca Bartoli, says with a grin “We don’t eat it ...
The Majestic Hotel & Spa Reigns Supreme Michele Peterson September 18, 2023 3831 Elegance meets history at this emblematic luxury hotel in the heart of Barcelona The spacious Majestic Royal Penthouse boasts two terracesPhoto: Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona There’s something timeless a...
Porto is worth the trip A.J. Twist August 19, 2023 1459 During my first trip to Porto, Portugal, my cousin and I had driven in from the Douro Valley and needed our morning coffee. We found a café on a street by the Douro riverside, ordered our coffees at the inside ...
Glorious Greece Michele Peterson July 19, 2023 1078 Savouring City and Sea in Greece’s Past and Present Capitals The monuments of the Acropolis date to 5th century BC Photo: Francisco Sanchez There’s no city quite like Athens. We’ve arrived late at night, bu...
Exploring Germany’s Rhine and Moselle Rivers with Emerald Cruises Michele Peterson May 19, 2023 1613 A luxury river cruise with a magical mix of history, myth and scenery Mainz Cathedral is an architectural highlight in Germany's wine capital. Photo: Michele Peterson “Keep a look out for the Mouse Tower” said...
Everyone is headed to Lisbon! A.J. Twist April 17, 2023 1567 One of my pleasures in life is the pre-planning process of any upcoming trip. While doing this for my recent trip to Lisbon, a city that I have recently come to love, I knew which area of the city would be most...
A love affair with Lisbon A.J. Twist May 22, 2022 1717 Have you ever fallen in love with a city? Not fallen in love while in a city but actually fallen in love with the city? I have and her name is Lisbon! For years now, I have been hearing people rave about bot...
The World of Stonehenge – February 24, 2022 LiveEvents February 19, 2022 1144 The British Museum presents Curators' introduction to The World of Stonehenge Join curators Dr Neil Wilkin and Dr Jennifer Wexler for an introduction to the British Museum's new exhibition The world of Stonehen...
Three Divas – May 22, 2021 LiveEvents May 14, 2021 1393 Met Stars Live in Concert presents Three Divas Live: Saturday, May 22 at 1:00pm ET Three dynamic divas unite at one of Europe’s cultural landmarks. Sopranos Ailyn Pérez and Nadine Sierra join forces with mezzo...
You must be logged in to post a comment.