These are some of our favorite hikes around the world. While we understand there are a lot more, most of these hikes are or will be featured in our itineraries and you really can’t go wrong with any of them. If you’re an avid hiker these are all day hikes with some incredible scenery.
Author: Jeff Klingman
Driving Overseas
Renting a car and driving in a foreign country can be nerve-wracking. And while there are certainly places where you should NOT drive (India and Vietnam come to mind), in much of the world it’s the best way to get around. Honestly, it’s not too scary with a few simple tips. Driving is a great way for groups to get around and is the best way to visit smaller towns and villages in most countries – even in countries with great public transportation.
Avoiding Mob Scenes
Italy in mid to late September. Should be shoulder season: temperatures cooler, crowds diminished, right? Well yes and no. In charming, tiny little Vernazza in the Cinqueterra we waited while a continuous stream of people descended the railway stairs for at least 10 minutes before we could even attempt to go up. The tiny main […]
Our favorite gardens around the world
Today is the first day of Spring and here in Northern California the hills are all green, poppies are starting to appear, and the fruit trees of the Central Valley are in full bloom. This time of year makes us think of some of our favorite gardens of the world.
Itinerary Planning 101
We have put together a LOT of itineraries based on our trips and research because we’ve been asked a lot and also plan a lot. But you too can plan a trip and get the cost savings and flexibility you may not get from an organized tour. Here are the basics of planning:
Choosing and Booking Flights
Flying can be stressful, but for most travel you’ll need to choose a flight. While that seems straightforward, after flying hundreds of times and making a lot of mistakes, we have some suggestions that we hope will keep you from making some of our mistakes and lead to a more pleasant experience.
The Twelve Months of Travel
This holiday season, instead of the twelve days of Christmas, why not the 12 months of travel? We’ve selected the ideal location month by month to celebrate a year of travel. From our experience, there are places to visit at certain times of the year which offer the perfect vacation spot. The right month can […]
Essential Travel Apps
There’s literally thousands of travel related apps out there and we thought we’d share some of our favorites that we go to time and again that help with planning and during travel. If you have a favorite we should know about and missed please let us know via comments. In no particular order….
How to Appreciate a Pandemic
Note: Two of us are physicians and at the front lines of this all. We don’t take COVID lightly, but humor in dark times can help. Feel like the word is coming to an end? Sheltering in place? COVID-19 cases soaring and the health care system at risk of being overwhelmed? No toilet paper and stuck […]
Museum Survival – in 10 Steps
OK we’ll admit it – we really do love museums. We understand that they are not for everyone – but we really think they should be. Museums are designed to store many of the greatest achievements of humankind, and we think, approached properly, are an essential part of experiencing the world and the wonders of […]