Independent Travel, Thoughtfully Planned
Tall mountain peaks have always incited the desire to be climbed. But some peaks are better left untouched. At least, that’s what the people of Zermatt believed about the Matterhorn in the 1850s. For many years, people believed this mountain was unclimbable. The Matterhorn was first climbed on July 14, 1865, by a seven-man team led by British climber …
Conquering the Matterhorn: the Bitter-Sweet Taste of GloryRead More
My guest for this month’s Travel Blogger Interviews series is no other than “The Guy,” the mysterious mastermind behind Flights and Frustration. We all like to put a face on name or a name on the face, but this “guy” won’t let us do either. He wants to remain an anonymous and faceless blogger. Intrigued? Let’s …
Interview with The Guy Who Flies, from Flights and FrustrationRead More
The charming resort of Interlaken won me over from the start. It lies in what is perhaps the most sublime alpine scenery in the world. But little did I expect that I’d remember Interlaken for one the best hotel experiences I ever had. My husband and I were privileged to be the guests of Lindner Grand Beau Rivage Hotel for two nights this spring.
Comfort and Elegance at Lindner Beau Rivage Hotel in InterlakenRead More
Did you ever dream about riding a Swiss scenic train through the Alps? We did! So we planned our 10-day itinerary in Switzerland in a way that we could experience three different scenic trains in three very different regions of the country. One of the most beautiful train rides through Switzerland is from Lucerne to …
Riding the Golden Pass Line from Lucerne to InterlakenRead More
Welcome to Lucerne, the first stop of our 10 day Switzerland itinerary. You can call it ‘Luzern‘ if you are a Germanophile. Or you can call it ‘Lucerne‘ if you are a Francophile. But no matter what you call it, this idyllic Swiss city will take you by surprise: it’s calm, clean and civilized. Lucerne is …
One Day in Lucerne, Switzerland – 10 Amazing Things to DoRead More
Tossa de Mar is one of the most beautiful towns on Spain’s Costa Brava, with a rare combination of medieval walls, sandy beaches, rocky coves, seafood restaurants, and easy access to from Barcelona. If you only have one day in town, you still can do a lot, like walk through Vila Vella, climb to the …
My guest this month is Samiya Selim, the writer and photographer of the Selim Family Raasta. The Selim family has been traveling the globe across Europe, Asia, North American and Oceania and have a lot to share about their traveling experiences. As you will discover from my interview with her, Samiya is not only a …
Interview with Samiya Selim from the “Selim Family Raasta”Read More
The small resort town of Lloret de Mar is one of Costa Brava’s most beautiful resort towns. Located just about an hour away by car from Barcelona, the town sits right at the edge of the see. We were in the area for our TBEX meeting in Costa Brava and stayed at Hotel Santa Marta …
What to Expect at Hotel Santa Marta in Lloret de Mar – an Honest ReviewRead More
Ah, Buenos Aires! The seductive and cosmopolitan capital of an Argentina a city of striking contrasts and rich culture. Its diverse neighborhoods each fiercely preserve their own character and traditions. That’s what makes Buenos Aires culture feel unique on every street corner. But in all this diversity, there are three things that are so deeply …
Tango, Soccer and Malbec – the Amazing Buenos Aires CultureRead More
