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.

Paris Normandy Giverny St. Malo Oo La La

The Seine River cruise with Avalon was wonderful! The Olympics were occuring three weeks after out trip so Paris did not look like itself at all, but the countryside out to St, Malo was incredible. Highlights were the American Cemetery, Pont du Hoc, Giverny,  Palais Opera Garnier, Mont St. Michel,...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.