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Photo Essay: Dresden, Germany
Dresden is the capital city of Saxony in Germany. Situated on the River Elbe, it's famous for its Baroque and Rococo architecture. Unfortunately, most of the original buildings were destroyed during World War II, but they have been carefully reconstructed to look as...
The Castles of Saxony, Germany
Saxony is a region in Eastern Germany that borders Poland and the Czech Republic, and it has no shortage of extraordinary castles and palaces. Meanwhile, read my story on Dresden's most luxurious hotel, and see my photo essay of Dresden, which is the capital of...
Our Pledge Against AI Slop
Christopher Elliott reported this week that AI (artificial intelligence) bots are now being used to post fake 5-star hotel reviews, and some properties are even using AI to create fake photos of the exterior and interior of their hotels. So beware! I have also read...
Solar dos Nunes Restaurant, Lisbon, Portugal
Whenever I travel to a foreign city, I try to unearth a new restaurant that serves good, fresh, fairly traditional food. Ethnic cooking is one of my passions, and I love to indulge at every opportunity. The awards wall at Solar does Nunes. Photo by Manos Angelakis....
The Italian Train Route that Stops Near 7 UNESCO Sites
According to an analysis by Firebird Tours, the Frecciarossa 9759 train in Italy leaves Torino Porta Nuova station at 18:35 (6:35 p.m.) and arrives at Trieste Centrale at 23:45 (11:45 p.m.), with no change of train required. Along the way, the train stops in Milan,...
A Perfect Day in Turks and Caicos
A daytime-to-dinner itinerary pairing cliffside calm, Italian-Caribbean flavors, catamaran cruising, and a decadent oceanfront finale. There are days in Turks and Caicos when the best plan is to resist overplanning. Pick a beautiful place to settle in, let lunch...
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Photo Essay: Dresden, Germany
Dresden is the capital city of Saxony in Germany. Situated on the River Elbe, it's famous for its Baroque and Rococo architecture. Unfortunately, most of the original buildings were destroyed during World War II, but they have been carefully reconstructed to look as...
Hotels, Resorts, Spas
Hotel Review: Mövenpic Mansour Eddahbi, Marrakech, Morocco
The Mövenpick Mansour Eddahbi Marrakech, an ACCOR hotel, is a business hotel that seems to be geared mostly toward corporate meetings and business travel. It's an outstanding facility for that type of business, but I’m not sure an individual leisure traveler would...
Food, Wine, Spirits
Solar dos Nunes Restaurant, Lisbon, Portugal
Whenever I travel to a foreign city, I try to unearth a new restaurant that serves good, fresh, fairly traditional food. Ethnic cooking is one of my passions, and I love to indulge at every opportunity. The awards wall at Solar does Nunes. Photo by Manos Angelakis....
Cruise & Sail
Cruising Caledonia: Discover the Beauty and Spirit of Scotland Aboard European Waterways’ Scottish Highlander Barge
A leisurely canal cruise on European Waterways’ luxury barge The Scottish Highlander is the ideal way to explore northern Scotland’s scenic Great Glen and famed Loch Ness Following our unforgettable first inland waterway cruise in France aboard the luxury floating...
Museums, Entertainment
Arizona’s Verde Canyon Railroad
While in Sedona, Arizona in July, I decided to try out the nearby Verde Canyon Railroad trip. Less than a half hour drive from Sedona and less than a 10-minute drive from Cottonwood, the train's hacienda-style depot complex includes an outdoor bar that sells both...
Travel Advice, News
Our Pledge Against AI Slop
Christopher Elliott reported this week that AI (artificial intelligence) bots are now being used to post fake 5-star hotel reviews, and some properties are even using AI to create fake photos of the exterior and interior of their hotels. So beware! I have also read...