10 Movies to Satisfy Your Wanderlust During This Pandemic

Hello everyone,  I am assuming like me, most of you are at home snuggled up in bed and binging Netflix or Disney Plus (hopefully). Nevertheless it dawned on me that I could vicariously live through movies to witness the beautiful scenery from around the world.  Okay yes, I am definitely …

Coronavirus: Should You Stop Traveling?

UPDATED ON 03/15/2020:  STOP ALL NONESSENTIAL TRAVEL IMMEDIATELY There’s no doubt that the Coronavirus has hit the travel industry hard. All US airlines have shut down services to many parts of East Asia and the travel industry is already seeing bookings down by more than they would like to admit. And …

Destination of the Month: Florence in 30 Pictures – A Focal Point

Most people would think March is too early to visit Florence.  But, they would be wrong.  I contend that spring is one of the best times of the year to visit this Tuscan capital on the Arno. While you may not get to experience the best of Tuscany as a …

Focal Point: 10 Pictures of Rome

No trip to Italy is complete without a visit to the Italian capital, which has been around for more than 2500 years. Rome is what I call one of the “three giants of Europe” alongside London, and Paris. I say “giants” because you can spend a countless number of days …

Focal Point: 6 Pictures of Lake Como

Lake Como has been the vacationing home of the aristocrats and famous long before George Clooney’s wedding (actually since the time of the Romans). Not only is the lake spectacular due to its positioning next to the Italian Alps, but also due to the prestigious towns and villages along the …

Our Stay in a Million $ Lake Como Villa

Sometimes the best places to stay aren’t available on points. Sometimes there are far greater experiences to be had outside of a hotel. This is one of those experiences of a lifetime that I can’t put a price tag on. Our four night stay in this Lake Como Villa definitely stands …