Authentic World Journeys

09/01/2025

The Azores are located in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean and are part of Portugal. Nine islands, I visited one, Sao Miguel and stayed on the western side in a very small town called Mosteiros where saw the most amazing sunsets.

There is so much to do- hiking, whale watching and sightseeing. Everywhere you look is amazing. I suggest definitely renting a car if you’re up for handling the curving roads or you could let someone else do the driving and take a tour.

07/29/2025

My cruise on Oceania’s ship the Riviera was wonderful. The food was amazing and the ship was the perfect size.

✨The smaller ship allowed us to get into ports that the mega cruise ships cannot get into. This is small ship luxury cruising at its best.

✨I also love that we were able to visit 8 ports on this 12 day cruise. We visited-
Ketchikan
Icy Strait Point (Hoonah)
Haines
Juneau
Sitka
Wrangell
Klawock
Victoria, British Columbia

07/24/2025

I don’t know why I waited so long to visit Alaska. It’s so amazing to see all of Gods handiwork.

I’ve seen whales, so many eagles, a few bears. Took a raft down the Chilkat River, canoed as close as you can get to see the Mendenhall Glacier by water, took a boat as close as allowed to see Hubbard Glacier which happens to be the only glacier continuing to grow. Unfortunately the others are melting and not building back.

This is a wonderful trip that you can take at any age. I’m doing this all on Oceania Cruises ship, The Riviera. What a beautiful ship and only holds a max of 1250 passengers. We can get into smaller ports that the big ships can’t. It’s one of the best ways to see Alaska.

07/10/2025

~ From the dramatic coastline of Cape Town to the wild heart of the Okavango Delta, this is a trip like no other!

~ Safari drives, sunsets over the savanna, sundowner at the end of your day, create moments that you’ll remember forever.

✨ Adventure at its finest. Memories for a lifetime. If the speaks to your wanderlust, reach out to me. I have the best partners I collaborate with to make this trip happen.

12/10/2024

I really don’t know what to say about this trip but if you can you must do it. Incredible wildlife viewing, wonderful lodging and delicious food. And the people are amazing. We’ve loved our guides and trackers. They’ve taken us on some amazing drives.

If you want to travel to the continent of Africa reach out to me. I can make your trip of a lifetime unforgettable!

12/08/2024

Discover Mont Rochelle, a stunning hotel and vineyard in the renowned Franschhoek, South Africa’s ‘French Corner’.

Escape to this picturesque corner at the foot of the Klein Dassenberg Mountain Range for relaxation and a superb culinary experience paired with award-winning wines.

11/08/2024

The story behind France's most famous avenue.

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09/13/2024

I am planning a trip to Portugal for a multi-generational family, so looking at pictures from my 2022 trip to Portugal. I am excited for them to visit such a vibrant country.

Things they might do:
~ Lisbon - take a food walking tour

~ Visit Coimbra - JK Rowling was inspired by the Univ. of Coimbra where students wear robes almost exactly as the students did at Hogwarts.

~ Visit Sintra & Cascais. You’ll see some of the beautiful Coast of Portugal.

~ Visit the scenic & beautiful Douro Valley

~ And of course so much more to see & do

05/18/2024

More Italy trip - Amalfi Coast, Pompeii, Capri.

We were blessed with beautiful weather!

05/13/2024

We had a great last full day in Rome. Ancient
Rome tour that included seeing the Colosseum.

Last picture is of the Trevi Fountain at 6:30am so we rolled out of bed to see it before the crowds. Still were about 75 or more people there. Even in early May it’s hard to beat the crowds. It’s the travel world we live in these days. We still had a very good time.

03/19/2024

Last week I spent my time in Amsterdam at the River Cruise Expo. I attended this in 2022 in Budapest. It’s time we’ll spent to keep up on what’s happening in this part of my travel world.

Here are pictures of the beautiful Amawaterways ship, AmaSerena. This ships sails on the Rhine, Moselle and Dutch and Belgium waterways.

When you’re ready call me, your expert on River cruising for one of the best ways to see Europe.

03/04/2024

Get out and be adventurous like these people.

Sarah and Stas in Peru. Danny and Amelia enjoying skiing in Utah with her friends from medical school and one she’s known since middle and high school.