Exit Entry System for Europe, or most of it anyhow. It is a protocol that will seemingly do away with a human stamping your passport

doesn't this shot of the Coast of England above just make you smile? I would dearly love to stay in that house by the sea!

I was chatting with a river cruise guest earlier this week and it got me to thinking "when was the first time I cruised one of Europe's great rivers"?

Treasured Guests visiting Italy this summer and decided to course correct to some helpful tips when visiting the Eternal City of Rome.

I woke up at around 4 yesterday and was reasonably comfortable and so, turned off the AC. 5 hours later it began to snow! Mother Nature is certainly having her way with us!

Have you ever heard of bronze extruded pasta?

We got teased by a couple of Spring-like days, but old man winter is doggedly hanging on this year! 

"Finally took myself down to the Trevi Fountain - wo". Gosh; how poetic young Jacqueline was!

I have confirmed a small group sailing for the south of France for next June. The party will begin in Nice, France for those wishing to take an optional land extension on the French Riviera.

I have been very fortunate over the years to have marvelous drivers and I salute them - most notably Cathie Sheehan, who was fierce and fun on the road.