Seeing Monaco on a budget Monaco – Oh…, the glitz and glamour! It’s quite a surreal place and the second smallest principality in the world after the Vatican. There is a sophistication and beauty like no other. With its magnificent gardens, the world-famous Casinos and charming Palace, you can just imagine Grace Kelly strolling the ‘Rock.’...
Tips for traveling to the Philippines

Tips for traveling to the Philippines I had the opportunity recently to return to the Philippines for a conference, and sheepishly decided to give it another go. You can read my first post here about how I was dreading this trip, and vowed never to return. A month after the trip, with a lot of reflection, I have...
Norwegian Air Dreamliner Review – what a dream!

Norwegian Air Shuttle has received a tentative approval to offer flights between the US and Ireland, and the US and the UK, starting as low as $65 one way. Last year, I was on a Norwegian Airlines 787 Dreamliner from Ft Lauderdale to Copenhagen. I have to admit it was one of the best...
Market Day Albenga Italy

Albenga, Italy – Outdoor market in Liguria When I’m in Nice and wake up really early, the first thing I think is maybe I should head to Italy. I love being able to say that… “Oh, I’m going to Italy for the day.” It sounds so casually chic. And having a place in the South of France,...