New Year’s Eve in Copenhagen

Somewhere after our second round of smørrebrød (and second glass of aquavit), I paused to watch the sun set through … Read More

New Year’s Eve in the Delmarva: Chesapeake Crab, Smith Island Cake, and the Muskrat That Fell from the Sky

Adam and I sat, huddled under the awning at the Washington Inn and Tavern, as sheets of rain poured from … Read More

New Year’s Eve in Tokyo: 15 Things to Do Around Town

Tokyo’s Shibuya Crossing is perhaps the busiest pedestrian street crossing in the world. Thousands of people simultaneously cross the street … Read More

1 Day in Ghent, Belgium

Traveling over the New Year holiday can be a tricky venture. While New Year’s Eve is usually a busy, festive … Read More

New Year’s Eve in Bruges: Sightseeing and Singing to Start the Year

A few years ago, Adam and I settled in to watch the movie In Bruges. If you aren’t familiar with … Read More

New Year’s Eve in Porto: Wine Caves and Fireworks

Hearing the name Porto evokes the image of sitting by the Douro River, sipping a glass of the country’s famous … Read More

Christmas in Washington, DC: Holiday Traditions and Festivities

Image Source: Shutterstock     The holiday season is a truly magical time. From the hustle and bustle of shoppers … Read More

New Year’s Eve in Reykjavik, Iceland: Bonfires, Fireworks, and Yule Lads

Part of the fun of traveling to other countries during the holiday season is getting a glimpse of how other … Read More

10 Things to Do in Cape Town, South Africa

For years, while we slowly colored in countries on our map of the world, Africa sat alone and untouched. It … Read More