Affordable, moderately priced restaurant in Ubud, Bali that I can not recommend enough.

GRAHA SANDAT VILLAS The Graha Sadat Villas make for a great first time stay in Bali . Rates at this Ubud hotel tend to be relatively...

Bouquinistes Latin Quarter, River Seine Need an idea for a perfect lazy day in Paris? I’d suggest taking a little stroll along the river...

Spain Barcelona Flamenco Fun Facts - Part 1 If Spain is known for one thing, it’s flamenco dancing. So naturally, while in Barcelona...

Spain Barcelona Flamenco Fun Facts - Part 2 💃 Flamenco makes use of such elements as “call and response,” stomping (similar to tap...

Spain Barcelona Flamenco Fun Facts - Part 3 💃 As flamenco was “brought inside,” it quickly became an organized dance form like ballet. ...

Paris Paris is known for many dishes and one of it’s most popular is escargot (snails). For years, I have searched for “the best...

One thing I really appreciate about staying in hotels versus apartment rentals is that I typically have use of a metal safe. Usually the...

1) After you create a personal code, test the safe while empty by closing the door and inserting your new code to lock it. Then...

Galeries Lafayette Haussmann Part 3 The Cupola (Dome) 10 Fun Facts: Inaugurated in 1912. Designed in Art Nouveau style by architect...

Paris During my last visit to Paris (July 2021), I was very keen on exploring the Parisian neighborhood of Le Marais. I’ve always been...

Perseus with the Head of Medusa Benvenuto Cellini (1545-54) Florence, Italy Loggia Della Signoria (Loggia dei Lanzi) This famous loggia,...

London - When I visit the Tate Modern Museum, I always make time for a bite to eat at Gail’s Artisan Bakery. Attractive surroundings...

Go South! ...of the Equator! Remember, spring and summer in the USA is fall and winter south of the equator. Fall and winter = the...

Paris - All photos from deck of Seine river cruise Although a very touristy thing to do, a Seine river cruise is a great way to...

I recently discovered a cute little bistro literally down the street (only a block away) from the Eiffel Tower. I wanted to rest a bit,...

Part 1 I highly recommend Berlin as a fun and cultural travel destination (you know, when the world opens up again). I visited the city...

🌸 Part 2 Note - The above and following photographs were my reward after climbing 270 steps to walk outside and around Berlin...

Paris The Musée National Picasso, housed in a beautiful 17th century mansion, contains an awesome collection of the iconic artist’s...

Rome Sometimes getting lost can be a good thing. Awhile back, during a visit to Rome, I took a wrong turn (thanks Google Maps!) while...