Travel

The other day I was looking at some lists of the New 7 Wonders of the World and realized that Dave and I have been to them all. I then did some more digging to find out that we’ve also been to a lot of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World and we’ve even […]

Switzerland is spectacular. Whenever anyone asks us where have we seen the most beautiful mountains in the world, we always reply “The Swiss Alps.” After our latest visit to Switzerland, our opinion was reiterated tenfold. With every turn in every destination, we looked on in awe as we remarked how we felt we were walking

For such a small country, Switzerland puts on a show for culinary adventurers. Beyond the soaring Swiss Alps, the stunning Lake Lugano, and picturesque villages, Swiss cuisine is a treat for the tastebuds. Common Swiss foods we all know and love include Swiss chocolate and cheese. But there is so much more to the country

St. Moritz is a playground for the rich and famous. Celebrities and royals flock to its luxury hotels and world-class ski hills in the winter for outdoor fun. St. Moritz, (aka Sankt Moritz in German or San Maurizio in Italian) was the birthplace of winter tourism, opening its doors in 1864. It has since hosted

Indian cuisine is lauded around the world for its complex flavors, diverse spices, and aroma. Traveling to India is a dream of many and much of the experience is trying local food from chicken tikka masala to homemade samosas. Traditional recipes have been handed down through the generations, which may explain why locals have got

Looking for things to do in Bermuda? Look no further, because you are going to love these ideas. Often mistaken for a Caribbean vacation destination, Bermuda is actually located in the North Atlantic Ocean, but thanks to the Gulf Stream, it remains a comfortable temperature throughout the year. Bermuda is only a 2-hour flight from

Get a dose of the Italian lifestyle in the Ticino region of Switzerland. While it may not be as famous as Zermatt-Matterhorn, as cosmopolitan as Zurich or as rugged as rolling hills and jagged peaks of Jungfrajoch in the Bernese Oberland region, Ticino is an enchanting lake district bordering the Italian border. It is a

We had visited Switzerland two times before and never made it to the legendary Matterhorn. Well, the third time’s a charm, and while taking our Grand Tour around Switzerland this summer, we spent four glorious days in Zermatt, home of the mighty Matterhorn. This popular mountain destination attracts the rich and famous to its slopes

On the USA’s west coast, Portland, Oregon is the state’s largest city yet a haven for lovers of nature, quirky characters, charming neighborhoods, and small city life. Among the food trucks, craft beer, and historic buildings in downtown Portland, the locals thrive to keep Portland weird. In the city center are an abundance of green

Basel, Switzerland will surprise you. While plenty of people are aware of Geneva and Zurich, Switzerland’s third-largest city should not be overlooked. There are so many things to do in Basel, it requires at least three days to explore the Old Town and life on the Rhine River, to the countryside of the German and