Our Complete Guide for First-Time Travelers to South Africa With a wide variety of countries to visit throughout Africa, we feel South Africa is a “one-stop shop” for a well-rounded, somewhat [...]

We love this most-unique passageway! Only 1 kilometer (or 0.62 miles) long, the corridor connects the Uffizi Gallery to the Pitti Palace, over the Arno River. Originally conceived by the banker, [...]

As the hub for luxury vacations in Italy, the Amalfi Coast is the epicenter of spectacular views, outstanding service, and high-quality accommodations.  Made up of the major [...]

Vatican’s Open Secret An open secret among the various Rome guides we use is the unique opportunity to view the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel EARLY in the morning. When entering the Vatican [...]

Among Mark Twain’s many compelling quotes from his traveling the world in the late 19th-century, one of our favorites is his description of Italy: “The Creator made Italy from the design of [...]

Based on his historic 40-year reign (27 BC-14AD) as the first Emperor of the Roman Empire, Augustus is widely considered Rome’s greatest and most transformative Emperor. Augustus’ legacy [...]

Our Galápagos vessel survey includes an assessment of the various vessels plying the Galápagos seas. The quality luxury ships reviewed below range from only 16-20 passenger capacity. [...]

Botswana When Botswana first gained independence in 1966, it was one of the world’s poorest countries, with only 7.5 miles of paved roads and 22 citizens with degrees. Amazingly, Botswana has [...]

Though we enjoy the picturesque vistas of the Amalfi Coast, we freely admit that we feel the Italian Lake District to be the most idyllic, beautiful area within Italy. Ringed by [...]