By far the most popular day trip from Reykjavik is the Golden Circle Tour. If you want to travel outside of the capital and see the best natural attractions in Iceland than this tour is for you. Since it is so popular you can easily find a tour offering. Compare price and hours, the group…
Reykjavik
One of the fastest rising travel destinations is Iceland. For a country that has a population of only 393,396 that number will increase by well over 1.7 million visitors a year. If you are one of those visitors, and whether you are exploring as part of a cruise or are taking an extended land tour,…
Cezanne, Van Gogh and Art in the South of France
If you are a fan of Impressionism you will most likely have already seen the south of France. According to Fodor’s, “Artists have been drawn to the south of France for generations, awed by its luminous colors and crystalline light. Monet, Renoir, Gauguin, and Van Gogh led the way, followed by Léger, Matisse, Picasso, Chagall,…
Side Trips From Aix
With a whole week in Aix we had plenty of time to explore the entire Provence region. Booking day trips allowed for flexible, economical adventures with a return to our home base each night. Our first choice, because we were in Provence after all, was a wine tour. The region is renowned for its roses…
A Week in Provence
Last week I discussed the concept of home base travel, staying in a central location for a longer period of time and using day trips to explore the area. We put our own theories to the test when we booked a full week in Aix-en-Provence in May. We arrived in Aix-en-Provence by train from Brussels…
Home Base Essentials
The concept of home basing is one we learned from travel guru Rick Steves. It involves staying in a central location for a longer period of time instead of moving to a new destination every couple of days. This works best in a large city, but is also a great option in a smaller city…
Belgium – Bruges, Antwerp and Ghent
From our home base in Brussels we were able to explore three of the countries important cities; Bruges, Antwerp and Ghent. Although easily and affordably available to explore on your own with a short train ride from the capital, we chose to do guided bus tours. Our choice of tour company was spot on as we…
Belgium – Brussels
We spent five days in Belgium, home basing out of Brussels and travelling by bus to visit the other major cities in this small country. It is a region full of history and art, excellent food and amazing people. It is easy to navigate with an excellent public transit system if you want to travel…
Cruise Booking Tips and Tricks
On a recent cruise with NCL we attended a presentation offered by the cruise consultant on board about how to book the perfect cruise at the best price available. Whether or not you use NCL or another line these tips are worth considering. Choose a ship that meets your needs Bigger ships are great for…