With Kafka's dream and Vltava's gleam PRAGUEBarcelona, the city that dances to the rhythm of Gaudi's dreams and Picasso's colors, where the sea serenades the mountains, and tapas delight your palate like a symphony of flavors. As you wander t Ready to explore the...

it’s a complicated city with a complicated past. And for many, it’s one of the great truly undiscovered cities of Europe with much more to see than the Prado Museum (although it’s spectacular).

Unlike Paris or London, where we’re not only familiar with the city name, but with the names of its neighborhoods, Madrid is simply, Madrid. During my most recent visit, I wanted to explore Madrid, get to know its people and neighborhoods and experience the city as a whole, not as a one or two night stopover…

Croissants, Culture, and Charm ParisWhen writing about Paris, it’s hard to stay away from cliches. And that’s because so many of them are true; the most beautiful city in the world, the most romantic city, the city of light, fashion capital of the world, city of love...

Over the years I’ve been fortunate enough to have visited Greece, literally more times than I can count. And like most travelers who feel they really know a destination, I was sure I knew the best way to experience “the real Greece” and avoid the tourists.

Boy, was I wrong. To start with, I know enough to avoid the traps; book early, travel in the late spring/early summer, spend more than one night in Athens, fly rather…

A Journey through Bavaria's Heart MunichWhen I made my first visit to Munich a few years back, it was for only one day and it was all work. I had about 3 hours of free time to see whatever I could, and the rest of the time was taken up with meetings. But the amazing...

ROME SWEET... RomeCiao, fellow travelers! Welcome to Rome, a city of ancient wonders and modern delights, where each neighborhood has its own story to tell. As I recount my unforgettable Roman adventure, join me on a journey through the captivating districts that make...