Review: Universal Studios Singapore
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Review: Universal Studios Singapore

Picture it. You’re on an exotic vacation, and chilling by the beach in Singapore.  Then, you plan the next thing to do while you are there.  If this is you, we suggest you head to Universal Studios to get your imagination flowing and is a must-add to your Singapore bucket list.  For sure, Universal Studios…

9 Reasons You Should Visit Italy For Christmas
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9 Reasons You Should Visit Italy For Christmas

Italy is a popular tourist destination. While the vast majority of tourists tend to visit during the spring and summer months, I’m here to suggest reasons that Christmas time is a better option. That is the peak season for Italian Vacationing, but it is also the most crowded time to visit. Not many people consider…

Discover Real, Authentic Italian Food – It’s Not the Cuisine found in America!
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Discover Real, Authentic Italian Food – It’s Not the Cuisine found in America!

Are you looking to discover real Italian food?  Some dishes, while considered Italian in North America, aren’t authentic Italian cuisine!.  Not surprisingly, this can come as a shock for those visiting Italy for the first time. To accommodate requests from travelers from overseas, some restaurants started serving these North American Specialties.  Be aware!  If you…

Why I love Cruising! And Everything Else About It
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Why I love Cruising! And Everything Else About It

Its no secret – people ask me, “Why do I love cruising,” and other related questions, like: “Why do I like cruising so much?” “What is it about cruising that you like?” “Don’t you get bored on a boat?” “Isn’t cruising just for old people?“ Here are my reasons why I love cruising. I hope…

When is The Best & Cheapest Time To Cruise?
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When is The Best & Cheapest Time To Cruise?

If you’re like many, you may be wondering when is the best and cheapest time to cruise.  If you are planning on taking a cruise, you have to be very careful about the seasonality. Most destinations have a particular season, and you don’t want to cruise in the offseason.  On the other hand, if you…

Three Days in Rome – The Best Things to See and Do & Video Bonus
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Three Days in Rome – The Best Things to See and Do & Video Bonus

Are you visiting Rome for three or more days and looking for an itinerary that covers the very best to see and do?  Look to further. As a native Italian, I’ve been to Rome many times and have visited all the major tourist attractions many times (Colosseum, Forum, Sistine Chapel, etc…).  Rome can be extremely…

How to Prepare For a Big Trip And Have a Great Time
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How to Prepare For a Big Trip And Have a Great Time

Are you going on a big trip and wondering how to best prepare for it?  If so, I get it.  I love taking long flights to faraway destinations.  But, with lots of different destinations to explore, preparation is key to the trip’s success.  For example, I enjoy planning what I am going to see and…

How To Get To Pompeii And Herculaneum from Naples
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How To Get To Pompeii And Herculaneum from Naples

For many people, a visit to Pompeii and Herculaneum is a bucket list item, and Naples (Napoli) Italy is the central hub to reach both archeological sites. Many tourists arrive in Naples and then have to figure out how to get to Pompeii, Herculaneum, or both. Pompeii and Herculaneum, are two of the most famous…

How To Stay Fit on a Cruise – My Top 10 Secrets
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How To Stay Fit on a Cruise – My Top 10 Secrets

Are you wondering how to stay fit on a cruise ship?  Its no wonder that returning home from a cruise often brings great memories, and few extra pounds.  Gaining a little weight is especially common for first-time cruisers.   For example, I remember my first Princess cruise to Alaska, walking by those beautiful desserts- it is…