We explored the Burgundy region of France by cruising up and down the Nivernais Canal in early October. Cruising the French waterways during the off season is a bit of a gamble as the weather is hit or miss and the locks are understaffed. However, the canals aren’t crowded, the pace is leisurely, and the…Continue reading France – Burgundy Region (Part 1)
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Greece – Santorini
We visited Santorini at the very beginning of tourist season, with many of the shops and hotels in panic mode, frantically trying to get ready for the hordes of visitors scheduled to visit the island. Painters were out white washing the caldera cave apartments, technicians were furiously working to restore wifi, and construction workers were…Continue reading Greece – Santorini
Greece – Rhodes
The World Heritage walled city of Rhodes is an unforgettable sight. Even though we arrived late on a rainy night, sections of the wall were lit to produce a magical atmosphere. As we stepped in through the Marine Gate (one of 11 gates in the medieval Gothic walls), we were immediately lost within the labyrinth…Continue reading Greece – Rhodes
Greece – Crete
The largest of the Greek islands, Crete surpassed our expectations. Prior to visiting, all we knew about Crete was the Minoan Palace of Knossos. But Crete offers so much more. Some of the island’s other highlights included the excellent seafood in its capital city of Heraklion, the mountain village of Kritsa’s church, pretty Agios Nikolaos,…Continue reading Greece – Crete
Iceland – Akureyri & West Fjords & Golden Circle & Kerlingarfjoll & Reykavik
The second half of our Iceland vacation focused on Akureyri, Siglufjordur, Vatnsnes Peninsula, West Fjords, Isafjordur, Latrabjarg cliffs, Snaefellsnes Peninsula, Golden Circle, Kerlingarfjoll, Reykjadalur Hotsprings, Blue Lagoon and Reykavik. Kerlinarfjoll ended up being our favorite destination in Iceland – spectacularly beautiful and well worth the rough ride out there. Iceland is truly a special place…Continue reading Iceland – Akureyri & West Fjords & Golden Circle & Kerlingarfjoll & Reykavik