“Are you ready to explore Berlin?” asked our guide Georgia, as she welcomed us for our 4-hour walking tour of Berlin. I was looking forward to being in Germany’s capital for two days before boarding the Viking Star for a cruise…
“Willkommen in Berlin” said the sign at the Tegel airport in Germany’s capital. As a first-time visitor, I wasn’t sure what to expect of this vibrant city that also possesses a vivid backstory. Our initial experiences displayed a contemporary…
“We are hoping you might be interested in traveling on our Northern Lights of Finland Tour,” said the nice PR representative from Collette Travel last fall.* OMG, you want to send me on one of your small group Exploration tours? Really,…
Last October in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I shared an essay written by Antoinette Truglio Martin, a post 50 woman who is living with metastatic breast cancer. This year, I am continuing my support of those dealing with…
“Welcome aboard Viking Star! We are looking forward to sailing with you on our award-winning Viking ocean fleet,” said the Viking team as I settled in for what would be a fascinating journey through some of the most beautiful countries…
Bonjour mes amis! It’s time for the grand finale of my 60th birthday trip to France. I was traveling with my BFF L in honor of our mutual milestone year. We began in Lyon and finished up in Paris. If you…
