Athens has been on my bucket list for ages. When I found out that TBEX was holding its Europeon conference in Athens I signed up immediately. Knowing that my time was limited in…
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You Snooze You Lose
One of the difficulties of flying to Europe is the arrival at the crack of dawn after an overnight flight. Wouldn’t it be nice if you arrived and got to check into your hotel as soon as you…
Theater of Dionysus, Birthplace of Theater
Since we are in Athens, of course we went to see the Parthenon up on the Acropolis. As we climbed up, our guide pointed out to us an open air theater known as the…
Our Mediterranean Cruise on Splendour of the Seas Cruise Ship, Full Overview
I’ve always dreamed of going on a Mediterranean Cruise. This past summer we decided on a family vacation cruising through the Mediterranean. Cruising the Mediterranean is a walking history book for kids and…
Mediterranean Family Cruise – Planning Tips
Taking a cruise is one of the best ways for families to see the Mediterranean. It’s so easy. You just get onto the ship and into your cabin. Then, the ports and destinations…
My Top 5 Favorite Destinations
There are some places I’ve been that have stayed with me more than others, which are impossible to forget. When I travel I collect memories. Memories that will stay with me for many years.…
Pompeii, A City Rediscovered
I studied Pompeii at school and have always wanted to see it for real. It was every bit as interesting as I thought it would be. It’s incredible how much they have managed to…
Rome to Positano
On our last visit to Rome we decided to take a day trip South to Pompeii. We didn’t want to drive ourselves so we hired a car service to take us on the three hour…
Venice Italy
Venice is one of those cities that no matter how many times you visit, you never get tired of it. Most people say it’s one of the world’s most romantic destinations and I have…
Hotel Danieli Venice – 5 Star Hotel in Venice, Italy
Hotel Danieli is one of the most beautiful 5-Star Hotels I’ve ever seen. Imagine how thrilled I was to trade in a few gazillion miles and book a room there for the family! The hotel…
Lake in Melissani Cave – One of the World’s Cleanest Lakes
On the eastern side of the island of Kefalonia in Greece there is a sunken lake called Melissani Lake,Melissani Cave, or Cave of the Nymphs. Melissani Cave is named after the nymph, Melissanthi. Melissani cave is…
Mykonos Greece – Where to Go, What to See
I had always dreamed of Mykonos, the beautiful blue water with the white houses lined up on the hilltop with their beautiful blue doors. It was with this lifetime of expectation that we sailed into…
One Day in Kusadasi, Turkey
We arrive at the port of Kusadasi our second stop on our Splendour of the Seas cruise. With only one day in Kusadasi, it was a no brainer that we we wanted to go see…
Day in Split, Croatia
Our Mediterranean Cruise on the Royal Caribbean, Splendour of the Seas started in Venice. Our first port stop was Split, Croatia. The ship offered excursions in Split to local beaches and sightseeing tours. Living in…
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