This article is brought to you by Swissotel Hotels and Resorts, providing luxurious accommodations around the globe. Istanbul is where East meets West, Europe bumps up against Asia and old meets new. On my quick visit to Istanbul, known as the “Queen of Cities” during the Middle Ages, the opulence of the Topkapi Palace, intricately […]
They say that you haven’t really seen Italy until you’ve seen Florence. This gorgeous town is where the Renaissance period began and today, Florence is very much a work of art in itself. Sure, it’s an incredibly popular tourist area, but its full-on Italian splendor and sophistication will leave you breathless nonetheless. Today’s guest contributor, […]
Is “visit Alhambra” on your travel bucket list? It’s a popular Mediterranean cruise excursion (although the journey makes for a long day). Even better is taking your time to explore on a land trip. Our Spain expert, Nicole Jewell, shares her tips on how to make the most of your Alhambra visit. One of the […]
Travelers looking for oodles of history and culture, not to mention culinary exquisiteness, will bask in all that France has to offer. From the ever-so-crowded Paris to smaller towns like Avignon or Perouges, travelers can really experience a variety of traditional French life as well as more modern customs. Today’s guest writer Jan Ross, from Wanderlust […]
If you’re traveling on a summer cruise in the Mediterranean, our tips will make your trip a lot more enjoyable. Read on! On a Mediterranean summer cruise, you visit Rome on a long cruise excursion when the cruise ship docks in Civitavecchia, Italy. Sweat drips down the back of your shirt as you stand in […]
Simply put, France is a stunning country. Exploring its profound history, diverse cuisine and incredible landscape makes for the perfect baby boomer travel adventure. Of course, for anyone planning a trip through France, exploring the picturesque countryside and off-the-beaten-path villages is a must. And we’ve introduced you to plenty of French finds. But we believe […]
Although Paris is clearly the undisputed star of French tourism, exploring the many French towns that are scattered throughout the country is a must for any true Francophile. Of course, even if you’re just a simple traveler looking for relaxing strolls and warm crossiants, French towns like Avignon are the place to go. Thankfully, today’s […]
As I’ve said many times before, Spain is a veritable treasure trove of travel options. The Iberian Peninsula has indeed been blessed with an incredibly diverse landscape, from its beautiful extensive coastline to the lush greenery found in the north and rugged plains to the south. And of course, like any country, Spain’s major tourist-filled […]
When it comes to insider tips for exploring Spain, Nicole Jewell is the My Itchy Travel Feet expert. Follow along as Nicole shares her tips for taking a day trip to Segovia from Madrid. As much as I love my adopted city of Madrid one of my favorite things to do is to explore more of […]
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