Masterpiece Travels

06/23/2026

In Hungary, the famous Gellért Baths are a masterpiece of Art Nouveau architecture, with stained glass windows and shiny porcelain tiles on the walls. Can you think of a better way to soothe your tired bones from all the walking you’ve done in Budapest, the spa capital of Europe?

06/23/2026

If you don't go for the typical souvenirs

Looking for more meaningful souvenirs? Here's why I skip the gift shop and head straight to local thrift stores and flea markets instead.

06/23/2026

Experience summer 2027 in Alaska with Explora Journeys: blue-ice glaciers, wildly remote landscapes, and unforgettable wildlife encounters.

06/23/2026

This is what safari is supposed to feel like.

Tintswalo Safari Lodge. Nine suites in the Manyeleti Game Reserve, one of the least covered reserves in South Africa's big game country. Small vehicles, expert guides, and Big Five sightings without a convoy of other jeeps in the frame.

The lodge is themed around famous explorers and delivers on that character in ways most safari properties don't attempt. The food program is exceptional. The Manyeleti's open border with Kruger means the wildlife access is as good as it gets.

Questions about safari planning? Get in touch to learn more! [email protected]

06/23/2026

06/23/2026

From Urquhart Castle, one of Scotland’s largest despite being in ruins, take in the view of the legendary Loch Ness, that vast freshwater lake famous throughout the world. If you look closely, you might just spot Nessie, the mythical monster, on the hunt for its next meal… or perhaps a cruise sounds more appealing?!

06/22/2026

Pennsylvania has an incredible State Park!

Beltzville State Park contains a 949-acre lake at the foot of the Pocono Mountains, where you can choose from a day at the beach or a rugged hike.

06/22/2026

The best destinations in travel right now are the ones that used to be someone's backup plan.

Think of them as the B-sides of travel: the places that aren't at the top of anyone's must-visit list but that leave travelers wondering why they didn't go sooner. Fewer crowds, more locals, better availability, and a sense of what travel used to feel like before everyone started going to the same places at the same time.

A few I'm recommending right now:

Milos over Mykonos. Same stunning coastline, a fraction of the crowd, and boat-access-only beaches, unlike anything else in the Greek islands.

The Faroe Islands over Iceland. Dramatically remote, dramatically beautiful, and far less visited. The sea cliffs and puffin colonies are the point.

Bacalar over Tulum. Turquoise lagoon water in seven distinct shades, a fraction of the development, and none of the crowds.

Koh Kood over Phuket. Dense jungle, white sand beaches, and a pace that Phuket hasn't been able to offer for years.

Franschhoek over Cape Town. World-class wine estates, long lunches, mountain scenery, and a small town that punches well above its weight.

Let me help you find yours. Get in touch. [email protected]

06/22/2026

New for 2027: Northern Spain & Portugal! From Madrid to Bilbao to Lisbon, experience coastal beauty, wine regions, historic cities, and authentic local culture on an unforgettable guided journey.