In “Wineries Italian Style”, I argued that the experience of wine tasting in Italy is so much better than in the U.S. I’ve been to Napa and to many of the wineries throughout New...
Travel brings a sense of delight and wonder that never stops no matter what age you are… and it is the crown jewel of retirement. In this day and age, travel can mean almost anything you want it to -- from world wide tours to a weekend in the mountains.
We'll focus a lot of attention on travel because we have a passion for it. But we won't do it in a conventional way -- you can get typical trips on other websites. Instead, we'll cover topics and ideas that you won't find anywhere else, to take you a little off the beaten track, but not so much as to make such trips more work than pleasure.
Calabria, Italy
Italy at its most authentic If you want Italy devoid of tourists and touristy stuff, the toe of the boot is the place for you. You’re not likely to hear an American ordering a latte’ at...
Puglia
Get there before the invasion begins. Apulia, or as we say in the U.S., Puglia — pronounced pool-ya — is at the heel of the Italian boot. Having traveled extensively throughout Italy...
Sardinia — Part 3
Canyons, seascapes, murals, and more medieval villages. The third itinerary covers the eastern coast of Sardinia. On this tour you’ll find a very different mix. We start with a town known for...
Sardinia — Part 2
Medieval mountaintop towns and old fishing villages In this second itinerary we travel through the northwestern portion of Sardinia. This will be a very different experience from the first tour...
Sardinia — Part 1
The Billionaires Playground If you read our articles on Corsica and decided to visit, you should add Sardinia to your itinerary. It’s only about a 50 minute ferry ride away, and a 10 -12 day...
Golfing in Scotland
It’s cold, and windy, and wet… and fantastic. When we arrived in Scotland in July, it wasn’t snowing. That was the good news. But it was raining and breezy, like a tropical storm...
The Island of Corsica: Part 3
Touring the southern tip The third installment of your Corsican adventure covers the southern end of the island. The town in this area has a few cover a pretty spectrum — from medieval cliff...
The Island of Corsica: Part 2
The Northern Peninsula In this second Coriscan itinerary, we focus on the northern tip of the island. There are 7 towns, and the map below provides the most efficient order of visiting. If you choose...
The Island of Corsica: Part 1
Seacoast towns, nature preserves, and magnificent scenery on Corsica’s West Coast. As we said about Brittany, there’s more to France than Paris and the Riviera. Along those lines...
