Most “best wine regions” lists open with Napa, Tuscany, and Bordeaux, then run out of ideas around entry five. They are not wrong about those three; they are right. But they are not the regions where the travel itself feels new. They are the regions you can experience from a tour bus. This list is … Read more
European river cruising has matured into a real product, not a curiosity. The ships are smaller than ocean liners (190 passengers vs. 2,000-plus), the ports are city centers, and almost everything is included in the fare. It is also more expensive per night than ocean cruising, which surprises people. The math makes sense once you … Read more
Most city walking tours are mediocre. A guide reads dates off a card, gestures at a building, moves the group to the next stop. You finish the tour knowing slightly more about the city than when you started but having spent 3 hours walking behind a person holding a flag. A good walking tour is … Read more