Category: Jetsetting
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Temple of the Oracle – Alexander the Great | Siwa Oasis, Egypt
When our tiny tumnayah pulled up to the Temple of the Oracle, I felt the traveler’s euphoria come over me that many of you understand. It is that feeling of triumph and exhilaration when you arrive to a significant destination that is remote, off the beaten track, and that is only frequented by those with…
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The Salt Pools of Siwa Oasis, Egypt
Siwa Oasis on the western border of Egypt is one of the country’s most isolated settlements, with a population of over 30,000 people. It was not an easy town to get to and when I return, I will do it in a more comfortable manner. It is a very remote oasis about thirty miles from…
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Cocktails & Afternoon Tea at Winter Palace | Luxor, Egypt
Whether it be on my own or with friends, I will certainly go the extra mile with travel experiences. My lifelong friends and I were traveling through Egypt, and we were spending a few days in Luxor. We had just completed an adventurous four day cruise up the Nile River that started in Aswan. Spending…
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A Day in TOLEDO, SPAIN | A UNESCO World Heritage Site
Visiting the historical ancient city of Toledo is essential while traveling through Spain. Whether you do a day trip from Madrid or stay in this medieval city for a couple of nights, a trip to Toledo will leave you enchanted. I decided to do a day trip from Madrid, and I took a chartered bus…
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Corral de la Moreria – A Michelin Star and the World’s Best Tablao Flamenco
In Madrid, down a small quiet street, in a dark intimate restaurant, upon a small corner stage, a group of musicians and world renowned Flamenco dancers come together, and put on one of the best shows in the world. They have achieved top recognition as the “The Best Flamenco Tablao in the World” from the…
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Exploring Belgium | Culture, Art and UNESCO Sites
The country of Belgium is home to glorious architecture, and several UNESCO World Heritage Sites. When I visited Belgium, I managed to visit three UNESCO sites and various places of culture that held numerous notable works of art. If art, culture, and UNESCO sites interest you, my ‘Exploring Belgium’ post may inspire you to visit…
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Beautiful Bruges, Belgium | A UNESCO World Heritage Site
First of all, is it Bruges or Brugge? It is both! At first I was confused if I was spelling or pronouncing it correctly, but you can say or use both words. Brugge is the name that the Flemish speaking locals use, which is pronounced “Bru-gah”. I personally used “Bruges”, pronounced “Brooge”, and got along…
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Exploring The Netherlands – My Five City Route & Map
Planning a trip that is not choreographed by a large tour company can seem intimidating or daunting to most people. I have heard from others that they do not know how or where to start. I understand that it does take both time, and patience to create a travel route and agenda. I have learned…
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Exploring Amsterdam | Food, Culture & UNESCO
I have been to Amsterdam twice and both experiences were completely different from each other. The first time was a day trip from Paris with friends in the dead of winter. It was very cold in Amsterdam, and I came back to Paris higher than a kite. The second visit was a solo trip, I…
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A Day in Delft, Netherlands | Discovering Old World Holland
Journey outside the larger cities of Amsterdam or Den Haag, and you will find lovely cities full of culture, history, and serenity. On my most recent visit to the Netherlands, I traveled into several cities including Delft, which is in South Holland. It is a very popular tourist destination, and easy to get to by…
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Museums in The Netherlands – Exploring Dutch Art and Culture
Culture, art and history- they are all intertwined. Personally, I am a fan of all three and incorporate them within my travels. I have traveled out of my way into smaller cities to visit well known museums, as it is that important to me. That might not be everyone’s bag, and I understand that people…
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The Kröller-Müller Museum | The World’s Second Largest Van Gogh Collection
The Kröller-Müller was my favorite museum in The Netherlands! It was outstanding, and houses the second largest collection of Van Gogh paintings, after the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. I can only say this for a few museums that I have visited throughout Europe, and “I want to come back again and again”. There was…
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The Magic of Mykonos | Discovering Greece
I have been asked by many if Mykonos was as beautiful as its photos, and I have always answered, “More so”. The beauty of Mykonos stretches far beyond pictures, it is more the feeling and energy of the island that captivates its visitors. Mykonos is more than its photos. I had visited Mykonos with my…
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Delphi, Greece – The Center of the Universe | A UNESCO World Heritage Site
Fancy a trip to the Center of the Universe? Delphi was once considered the center of the universe, and is one of Ancient Greece’s most important archaeological sites. It is the home to Apollo’s Oracle, which was famous in the Greek world and beyond (other civilizations). On certain days of the year a priestess would…
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Top Archaeological and UNESCO Sites of Athens, Greece
To list every significant site to visit while in Athens would be a very strategic project. The city of Athens has many revealed layers of history dating back to Ancient Greek and the Roman times, and up to modern day history. To make things simpler, I have listed popular archaeological and historical sites that I…
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Athens, Greece | Top Things to do & UNESCO World Heritage Sites
The city of Athens had to grow on me. The first time I arrived in this city, I was in shock of its chaos. It was unlike any other European city that I had been to. It seemed to be fusion of Western Europe, Eastern Europe, and a sprinkle of the Mediterranean. Athens was dusty,…
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Petra and Beyond | UNESCO & Top Sights To Visit While In Jordan
Although The Lost City of Petra has made my list of things to see in Jordan, there are many other historical layers to discover while visiting this country. From Roman ruins to a Crusader Castle to wandering the Wadi Rum Desert, Jordan is filled with eye opening exploration for all ages and adventure levels. Amman……
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Indiana Jones and The Lost City of Petra | UNESCO World Heritage Site
Once upon a time before the internet, travel blogs, and social media that showcased breathtaking destinations- a generation of movie goers had our first glimpse of Petra by watching “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade”. For myself and others who watched Harrison Ford and Sean Connery riding horseback towards a sandstone temple in the middle…
Trixie Navarre 