Plug In Europe: Power Adapters & Converters Explained
PLUG IN EUROPE In the USA, electrical outlets run on 110 voltage…except your clothes dryer, range and oven that are 220 volts. Your phone charger, your computer battery…both are 110 volts....
Fake News: You Can Roll Your Suitcase in These Towns
You can roll your suitcase in these towns. A few years back, fake news hit the travel world. The rumor was that Venice, Italy was imposing a ban on wheeled luggage....
France Imagined: A Champagne Country Travel Guide
Ramp up your planning for your trip to champagne country before you ever leave home. It’s the most ingenious way to identify the stopping points of your itinerary when you do...
Proof of Life, Love and the Law in Venice
Rumor has it that when a couple kisses as they ride in a gondola under the Bridge of Sighs in Venice they will realize everlasting love. The Bridge of Sighs wasn’t...
Will My Feet Get Wet?
I get nervous standing in St. Mark’s Square, AKA Piazza San Marco. When will the water rise? Called “acqua alta”, the Venice tide rises about 100 times a year lasting 3...
How to Pack for a Weekend Getaway
Searching for best packing practices for a weekend getaway is a numbers game: the 1-2-3-4-5-6 Rule, the 5-4-3-2-1 Rule, the 3-3-3 Rule. The point of all these packing plans is to...
VENICE TREASURE: CHARMING AND UBER CLEAN
It would be easy to overthink this one. Arriving in Venice for a stay at a small hotel that featured soaring ceilings, antiques throughout and no elevator (not a complaint), we...
Keep Your Face On at Altitude
TSA means business with the 3-1-1 Rule. For nearly 20 years, the 3-1-1 rule has been used to protect against terrorists. Introduced in 2006, 3-1-1 limits all liquids, gels, and aerosols...
Experience the Authentic Charm of Mallorca, Spain
Mallorca, the jewel of Spain’s Balearic Islands, effortlessly blends sun-soaked Mediterranean beauty with authentic Spanish culture. Beyond the famous beaches and lively resorts lies a quieter, more intimate Mallorca—where charming villages,...
