Venice Carnival is a centuries old tradition and one of the world’s most famous carnivals. The Carnival of Venice also became our own tradition during the seven years that we called Italy home, masquerading each year in La Serenissima with the locals and tourists alike. The costumes, events and parties over the 10 days leading […]
Top 10 Arizona Hikes
When you think of hiking in Arizona, I bet most of you picture tumbleweeds blowing and hiking in 100°F+ temperatures through the desert in search of water. You might be surprised that Arizona isn’t a barren landscape where you’re sure to discover the secret location of Jimmy Hoffa’s body – okay, or more likely a […]
Luxe Adventure Traveler’s Complete Guide to Venice Carnival
La Serenissima, as the Republic of Venice is known, was anything but serene during the Carnevale di Venezia. At that time Venice was known as the pleasure playground of Europe; a must-stop on The Grand Tour. Carnival was a time that Venetians and visitors alike unabashedly took part in revelry and licentiousness, any cares cloaked […]
Getting Around in Melbourne
Voted one of the most liveable cities in the world, it’s no surprise that getting around Melbourne has been made simple and convenient with the user in mind. Melbourne has a fantastic array of travel options from a reliable public transport network to great roadways. As well as a range of transport options during the […]
A Barcelona New Year’s Eve Vacation
If you’re looking for the perfect New Year’s Eve vacation spot, you should consider Barcelona. As one of Europe’s most cosmopolitan cities, there is never really a bad time to visit this lovely town. Although passing through to ring in the new year lets you enjoy a slice of Spanish culture most visitors may never […]
Bordeaux in 365 Bottles: December 2019
Happy New Year! It’s not only a new month, but a new year and an entirely new decade. Reflecting back on the last decade, life sure has surprised the hell out of me. In June 2009, we left the US for what was supposed to be a four year assignment overseas. Leading up to that […]
5 Reasons an Antarctic Cruise Should Be on Your Bucket List for 2020
Antarctica: one of the harshest, yet most beautiful places on the planet. As early as the 20th century, Antarctica remained the yet uncharted continent on Earth. Thanks to the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration and explorers like Shackelton, Amundsen and Scott, we’ve been privileged to be able to visit the bottom of the world since […]
Guide to Visiting the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
The Statue of Liberty is an enduring symbol of freedom that has stood welcoming people to New York Harbor since 1886. She is an iconic symbol of America, and one of the very first things immigrants arriving to Ellis Island saw. A universal symbol of freedom recognized around the world, the statue of Lady Liberty […]
Dyker Heights: The Most Christmasy Place on Earth
There’s not too much I miss about America and over the decade we’ve been living in Europe, the list has gotten shorter and shorter. I have to admit, though, that each year when Thanksgiving rolls around, I do miss the massive Christmas lights displays that pop-up on department stores and people’s houses signaling Christmas is […]
Why Uganda Should Be on Your Radar
Winston Churchill called Uganda the “Pearl of Africa” after his visit in 1907, writing about it in the book My African Journey. During his time serving as Undersecretary of State for the Colonies, he toured Britain’s East African colonies. Churchill was so enamored with Uganda that he essentially put the African country on the map […]
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