Storybook Alsace & the Route des Vins

Best Experienced Slowly I first saw photos of Colmar years ago — half-timbered houses wrapped in flowers, canals reflecting pastel façades, streets that looked almost too perfect to be real. I remember thinking, I have to see this in person. So when a business trip brought us to Paris, we did what I always encourage travelers to do: … Read more

Doing Saint-Tropez Right

Arrival, Appetite, and the Art of Being Seen I arrived the way Saint-Tropez is meant to be entered — by water. The crossing was brief but cinematic, the harbor revealing itself slowly as we approached. Pastel buildings curved around the port, and suddenly we were surrounded by superyachts — polished, imposing, impossible not to stare … Read more

As the World Counts Down

A New Year, Seen One Time Zone at a Time I love watching the world welcome the New Year — one time zone at a time. There’s something grounding about it. Before the noise. Before the resolutions. Before the rush to move forward. It begins in Australia, with fireworks bursting over the Sydney Opera House … Read more

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Toronto to Vancouver: The Ultimate Luxury Train Trip

Fall Foliage, Silver Rails, and a Once-in-a-Lifetime Journey From action movies to iconic film classics, trains have always captured our imagination — the mystery, the adventure, the romance of seeing the world by rail. This fall, we finally turned that dream into reality. We boarded VIA Rail’s legendary The Canadian and traveled all the way from Toronto … Read more

Antarctica: The Last Frontier

Where Adventure Meets the Edge of the Earth There are trips you take—and then there are journeys that stay with you forever. For us, that place was Antarctica—the last true frontier. A vast, untouched wilderness of ice, light, and wonder at the bottom of the world. Antarctica had always been on our bucket list, but … Read more

Greenland Is Calling — Three Ways to Answer

Where adventure meets comfort at the edge of the Arctic — discover Greenland before the crowds arrive. The Arctic frontier is finally opening to travelers. Here’s how to experience it before the world catches on. For centuries, Greenland was a name on the map that stirred curiosity but felt out of reach. Icy, isolated, and almost … Read more

Driving Abroad with a U.S. License — and When It’s Better Not To

Real stories, smart tips, and practical advice for navigating (or skipping) the roads abroad. Adventures (and Misadventures) on the Road We’ve logged our fair share of miles behind the wheel in other countries — some smooth sailing, some hair-raising, and all unforgettable. From Europe’s cobblestone streets to Mexico’s unpredictable highways, the journey has been part … Read more

Travel Isn’t Just for the Young — It’s for the Young at Heart

Practical strategies to enjoy the world without the stress, whether you’re 30 or 70. Travel is one of life’s greatest joys, but let’s be honest—our needs change as we age. Whether you’re planning a trip with parents or simply looking for ways to make your own adventures smoother, a few smart strategies can turn potential … Read more