Climbing the Less Famous Huayna Picchu

The alarm started beeping at 5:45am. I jumped out of bed and started getting ready for the big day. This was the day I would climb Huayna Picchu in Peru’s Sacred Valley. 

What is Huayna Pichu?

Everyone knows Machu Picchu, so what is Huayna Picchu and why was I so excited about it? Huayna ... Read more from my Climbing the Less Famous Huayna Picchu story.

Paris: Exploring the Road to France's Revolution

What better way to prepare for a wine cruise in Bordeaux than to spend a day in Paris? 

Looking to explore the City of Lights differently than my first visit, I put together a walking tour I called “Road to Revolution.” I walked about five miles, visiting some of the most historic ... Read more from my Paris: Exploring the Road to France's Revolution story.

A Walk on the Wild Side

I’ve never been much of an adventurer but the older I get, the more risks I seem willing to take. On a trip to Dubai, I decided to do the Sky Views Edge Walk. Going for a stroll on the edge of a 770-foot-high building didn’t sound too dangerous; I’m not ... Read more from my A Walk on the Wild Side story.

Historical & Cultural UAE

I love history; to me, it’s one of the top reasons to travel. When I think about the Mideast, I think about the birthplace of civilization. The United Arab Emirates was only created in 1971, so it doesn’t have the same rich history as some of its neighbors but is still ... Read more from my Historical & Cultural UAE story.

Dune Buggying and Sandboarding Through the Desert

As soon as I decided to travel to Dubai, driving a dune buggy through the desert and sandboarding across the dunes topped the list of must-do activities. I was excited and a little nervous about these bucket list experiences. 

The Unique Experience I Chose

Most people choose to do a typical desert safari. ... Read more from my Dune Buggying and Sandboarding Through the Desert story.

Beer Nirvana: Amsterdam and Bruges

Netherlands & Belgium Beer Journey 

There are many great reasons to visit Amsterdam. Some of the top sights in Amsterdam include the canals, the museums, and Anne Frank’s house, which is a very somber experience. You will also find unique experiences such as the Red Light District, the famous windmills (about 45 minutes outside the ... Read more from my Beer Nirvana: Amsterdam and Bruges story.

Rhine River Beers: France & Germany

Being a luxury travel advisor specializing in sports means going to a lot of games. I know, it’s a tough job! If you're a sports fan, you know beer is often a part of the game experience. Living and working in New York City provides plenty of opportunities to experiment with ... Read more from my Rhine River Beers: France & Germany story.

A Soccer Game Introduces Me to Lovely Luzern

Growing up and living in the New York City area, I’ve always believed soccer is inherently better in Europe. It’s where all the big teams are and the top players compete. European soccer is simply the best vs. the best. 

Luzern vs. Basel Game Day

'One of my favorite parts of being a sports ... Read more from my A Soccer Game Introduces Me to Lovely Luzern story.

My Beer Journey Across Ireland

There are many great reasons to list Ireland as a must-see destination. It’s an extraordinary country and the natural beauty across the island is inspirational. You’ll also find some of the nicest people in the world and the service wherever you go is top-notch. 

Guinness Beer

One of the many great things Ireland ... Read more from my My Beer Journey Across Ireland story.

My First Rugby Game

Everyone knows what we call soccer is the most popular sport in the world. And while it’s easy for us to focus on soccer, there are a lot of other sports most of us don’t know a lot about because they’re not common in the US. One of those sports is ... Read more from my My First Rugby Game story.

Snorkel in Iceland's Freezing Silfra

Unique Experience in Iceland

When I travel, I need to do everything I’d never do at home in New York City. It’s how I ended up snorkeling in freezing cold water. 

One of my dreams is to see the Northern Lights; there’s no chance of seeing them in NYC. I went to Iceland ... Read more from my Snorkel in Iceland's Freezing Silfra story.

Exciting and Terrifying: Swimming with Sharks

I always thought swimming with sharks was a bad idea. Why would someone want to put themselves in danger? It was one of those things I would never do until the minute I did it.

I had an extra day in San Pedro, Belize and didn't know what to do. Everything on ... Read more from my Exciting and Terrifying: Swimming with Sharks story.