My Travel Stories

On a search for the deep history of Turkey

Imagine a country that has the deepest history, most vibrant textiles and many different topographies. Mount Olympus is there! Troy! Ephesus! Istanbul straddles Asia and Europe and I visited a Hamam (Turkish bath) that was in a former sultan's hunting lodge, built in 1534. What a scrub down! The food...Read more.

Alaska & The Yukon with Holland America

From the posh city of Vancouver, BC to the quirky outpost of Dawson City, Holland America delivers a unique experience for those seeking adventure, culture, food and fun in Alaska!

Highlights- The narrow gauge White Pass Railway that took us from Skagway to the Yukon

Pulling into our...Read more.

Tulip Time Cruise in the Netherlands with Avalon

I'm a tulip lover, a cheese lover, an architecture lover, a history lover, a windmill lover, a total history geek. I love not only the slender beauty of a tulip, but also how they contributed to the emerging market economy that shaped the face of Europe during the 16th and 17th centuries. A Tulip...Read more.