Experience Madrid’s Holiday Magic Without the Crowds
Many would say that the sun-drenched country of Spain is best enjoyed in the warm weather. But a trip to Madrid at the start of the holiday season delighted us with some of the country’s lesser known charms – and we enjoyed them all without the sweltering heat and massive crowds. Our trip was planned […]
Wonderful Windsor Castle
The idea of visiting Windsor Castle probably first took hold while watching the 2018 royal wedding between the now-controversial Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Harry and Meghan. But it was the solemn pageantry of Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral last September – which concluded with her internment at Windsor Castle — that sealed the deal: I […]
The Hudson River Valley, Starting with Saugerties
Exploring New York State’s magnificent 10-county Hudson Valley is a bit like that adage attributed to Nelson Mandela: “How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time.” And that is how I’ve come to know this amazing part of the world: one “bite” at a time. My fascination with the Hudson Valley – […]