The smell of mulled wine, gingerbread and roasted chestnuts is in the air at the best European Christmas Markets. Hand-painted ornaments dangle from little wooden huts, scents of sausage waft through the air and the sounds of carolers and horse carriages clacking on cobblestones fill the old town squares. Europe’s Christmas Markets are magical and […]
Letchworth State Park: The State Park You Need to See in Fall
When you think of fall travel destinations for leaf peeping, New England undoubtedly springs to mind. But I think you should make a beeline for Letchworth State Park in New York state. Nestled between Buffalo and Rochester, Letchworth is one of the most beautiful state parks in the US. And it’s even more spectacular come […]
Guide to a Dog-Friendly Wild Atlantic Way Road Trip
Known as one of the longest defined coastal routes in the world, the Wild Atlantic Way is a bucket list road trip. The 1600 mile (2600 km) route along Ireland’s West Coast is filled with wonders of nature and pristine beaches, making the Wild Atlantic Way the perfect dog-friendly Ireland itinerary. The Wild Atlantic Way […]
BARK Air: The Airline for Dogs
“We have a saying at BARK: dogs fly first, humans fly business,” BARK co-founder and CEO Matt Meeker told me as we sat down together to chat about BARK Air. BARK is the parent company behind the monthly subscription box for dogs, BarkBox, which was founded in 2011. Immensely successful since their start, BARK has […]
How to Visit Paris’s Clos Montmartre for a Wine Tasting
Years ago I was wondering the hilly cobblestone streets of Montmartre when I came upon the little vineyard. Imagine my surprise to find an entire vineyard right in Paris proper, and my shock to find out it even produces wine. Much to my chagrin, a sign posted alongside the gates of the Clos Montmartre boldly […]
French Dining Etiquette: 8 Rules for Dining Out in France
Dining out has quite literally existed for thousands of years. More than 150 thermopolia, a type of establishment that served food and drink to all social classes, have been found in Pompeii. But the modern restaurant, at least as we know it today, was born in France around the time of the French Revolution. In […]
How to Fly Large Dogs in Cabin: K9 Jets Review
In June of 2009 I moved from Phoenix, Arizona to Northern Italy with my 65lb dog and Ragdoll cat. Four stressful days, three commercial flights, one dog with explosive diarrhea and one cat who peed herself in her carrier when we were forced to place her in the hold on the last leg of our […]
The Wine Lover’s Guide to Paris
Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne. These are the magical words that elicit dreams of corks popping and the aromatic scents of black cherry, vanilla and spice. Naturally, these are the regions that come to mind when planning a wine tasting trip to France. You might be surprised to know that you can combine a French wine tasting […]
5 Connecticut Lobster Rolls Worth Traveling For
I don’t know about you, but one of the first things I do when planning a trip is research what the local dishes are. And then I dig into where the best places are to try the local fare. I’ve always been of the belief that good food knows no language barriers. I’ve also come […]
5 Day Use Hotels for Maximizing Long Layovers in NYC
Have you ever wanted to book a red-eye flight to make the most of every minute of your trip? Or has the price of a flight with a long layover been almost too good to pass up? But the one thing holding you back is the thought of having nowhere to go for a bit […]
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