Travel isn’t always rainbows and baby camels. Sometimes bad things happen and sometimes we visit places that we don’t like. I know, I know, there’s something good to be found everywhere; except when you don’t want to find it. Usually when I don’t like a new city or destination it’s because I was in a [...]

Terrace of Lions, Delos Greece

Blue-Domed Church, Oia, Santorini Island

  The small island of Santorini in Greece’s Cyclades, offers visitors a panorama that is world famous for its singular beauty. While many people travel to Santorini to spend a week or even more, thousands of people visit for a day as part of a Mediterranean cruise or day trip. Fortunately, it’s easy to enjoy [...]

I was supposed to love it. Everyone told me I would love it. All the guide books and even Samantha Brown said I would love it. That’s why I felt so bad when I hated my travel experiences in Athens. We were on a Mediterranean cruise and at first we were disappointed that we didn’t [...]

I am a true animal lover and so I hope you enjoy this post. In no particular order, here are ten of my favorite animal pictures. 1. Kangaroo – We saw this cute gal in the Singapore Zoo, a truly phenomenal animal experience. They don’t have cages or standard enclosures, instead they use creative measures [...]

If you ever visit Mykonos, Greece then a trip to Delos is certainly in your future. A quick boat ride from the party capital of the Aegean, Delos is a remarkable UNESCO World Heritage site that offers a unique look into Greece of antiquity. Delos   History A holy sanctuary for millennia, Delos is the [...]

Cliffs of Santorini  

There are thousands of unique sites and scenes around the world, each wonderful in their own way. However, I am constantly amazed at how many people travel without truly experiencing them. It is important to think outside the box when traveling; to find ways to really experience a new city or country. Here are some [...]

Island of Delos   A holy sanctuary for millennia, Delos is the mythological birthplace of Apollo and Artemis which made this an important pilgrimage site for ancient Greeks. Not only a sacred religious destination, Delos was also an equally important financial and political center. The Delian League, whose name is derived from the island, was [...]

Dogs in Santorini, Greece Last year my partner and I went on an 11-night cruise of Italy, Greece and Turkey. One of the many highlights of this amazing trip was our stopover in Santorini, Greece. Almost everyone has seen pictures of Santorini and its famous blue domed churches. In fact, I can think of only [...]