People here are very friendly and speaks English fluently. Credit cards are accepted even in small souvenir stores. I find it more convenient to use credit cards when I travel internationally and at times when I get my bill it is a little less than what I thought as the rates changes frequently. In addition… Read More Santorini continued

Santorini, another of the Cyclades Islands in the Aegean Sea is a popular tourist spot.  We were transported by a ferry into the port referred to as the Caldera where we boarded a bus travelling up the rugged hillside created by a volcanic eruption in the 1600s. This was the start of one of the… Read More Santorini

Then we sailed to Mykonos. As you sail into the Greek ports you are mesmerized by the beauty of the landscape and the white buildings with colored roofs. In Mykonos the buildings are painted white to reflect the sun in the harsh summers. It was believed that white painted houses were more heat resistant.  Some… Read More Greek Islands

In Israel we visited the Wailing Wall. The area was busy with tourists and natives. Natives were seen praying despite the crowd and I am sure some were visitors as well. As part of the visit to the wall, worshipers leave notes which we were told would be collected at a later time by a… Read More Greece Land and Sea/Israel

Some of my trips are exclusively by land, others by cruises and some part land and part cruise. I have also been on riverboat cruises. I have been asked which do I prefer. Sometimes I have done cruises just to accompany friends or my mom, who prefers cruises. On other occasions because of the itinerary.… Read More A little info

This trip started in Athens our hotel was walking distance from the Plaka, located at the foot of the Acropolis and the tomb of the un known soldier. The Plaka is like a village in itself with cobbled streets, little shops and many restaurants. Waiters wait anxiously for your patronage and it is almost like… Read More Greece Land and Sea

Where to next? Philippines, Jamaica and Iceland

Crossing the border by bus We crossed the border to visit the Black Forest in Germany had a wonderful time with all the activities. There were natives dressed in their native clothing entertaining by dances and interaction with visitors. Visitors were having fun on the lake and stalls for eating.  Lesson learnt do not expect… Read More Sneak peak of Germany and Austria

Enjoyed a tour around in Berne what a beautiful place had an opportunity to observe two bears frolicking with each other in their environment. As we rode by the river what a picturesque view, picture perfect. Lucerne was also very clean reminds me of being in a resort. Did my first cable car ride on… Read More Switzerland continued

Switzerland 1976 First European trip taken with S.Q. Based in Zurich we visited Berne, Grindenwald, Principality of Lichtenstein, Austria, Germany and Italy.  The first new experience we had, was taking the local train in Zurich. Their practice is the honor system, whereby you purchased the train ticket but no one collected it on embarking on… Read More First European trip