Romantic Lakeside Hotels Around the World

Last updated on December 21st, 2022 at 04:37 pmBy Alex Kallimanis: Lakeside holidays are both relaxing and romantic. A beautiful and peaceful view offers the opportunity to calm our bodies and reset our minds. As we currently reside in the busy Washington, DC area, we love the opportunity to escape the busy beltway when we can….

Great Tips for Visiting Athens

The birthplace of democracy is an all-time classic. These are some of the highlights of visiting Athens, including ways to save visiting the archeological sites. Don’t miss a live Rembetika performance at a Greek Taverna – Greek folk museum captures the essence of the Greek spirit.

View of Athens with the Caryatides

Bergamo: Great Base to Explore Lombardy

Last updated on March 25th, 2024 at 04:27 pm Located in the Lombardy region, Bergamo is a charming city less than an hour by train northeast of Milan. Città Alta, Bergamo’s older upper district can is encircled by Venetian walls and features cobblestone streets. Its home to the Romanesque Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore and…

Best American Chain Motels for Money

Last updated on March 13th, 2024 at 02:49 pmWhen you drive across the United States, you’ll encounter clusters of chain hotels off most major highway exits. This has been prevalent in the USA since the 1950’s, when the interstate highway system was implemented by President Eisenhower. Ramada and Holiday Inn were the first two hotel…

palm trees on the beach at sunset at Fred Howard Park in Tarpon Springs, Florida

How to Spend One Day in Amsterdam

Last updated on March 6th, 2024 at 05:54 pmAmsterdam is known for its elaborate canal system dotted with narrow guild houses adorned with gabled facades, a legacy of the city’s 17th-century Golden Age. It is the capital of the Netherlands (albeit the Dutch parliament is located 45 minutes away in The Hague). Its impressive Museum…