Travel by Vic

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04/28/2024

Love the smell of my Lilly's of the valley..

08/29/2023

Jaisalmer in India, where the colors perk up a few shades during the Desert Festival in February (2024 dates TBA). It's remote, unspoiled, and well worth a visit.

08/28/2023

The Devil's Bridge in Kromlau Park, Germany, was designed to reflect a perfect circle. This looks more like the entrance to a fairy tale, no?

08/27/2023

The Port House in Antwerp, Belgium is a funky and innovative modernist building with roots in the past. Good spot to get a panoramic view of the port and the city too.

08/26/2023

Only on the island of Madagascar can you find these enormous baobabs, as well as a host of other unique species of flora and fauna. On closer inspection, you'd think social distancing had been invented in Madagascar, wouldn't you :)

08/25/2023

Right up your alley? This unspoiled island is one of Mexico's best-kept secrets. But note that it's better suited to travelers who want to bask on the beach than to those looking for the hustle and bustle of the nightclubs! So, if that sounds good to you, are your bags ready? The island of Holbox, off the Yucatan peninsula, is waiting for you!

08/24/2023

So many delicious reasons to spend time in Florence, Italy.

08/23/2023

Are you up for this? 465 steps up to the Lighthouse of Cerro Santa Ana and a stunning view of Guayaquil in Ecuador. Don't do it mid-day!

08/22/2023

If Japan's on your list, think about Kyoto, in April, during the Cherry Blossom festival season. It's a stunning display that happens like clockwork every year :)

08/22/2023

Guadalajara, Mexico… land of the real Mariachi and celebrated at the drop of a hat!

08/20/2023

The Philippines has many pristine beaches, superb diving, jungle-fringed rivers for kayaking and paddle-boarding. And then there's Bohol Island. The majestic chocolate hills are just a little something different. Yes?

08/19/2023

Lisbon is Portugal's city of glitz, glamour, and ancient ruins like the Gothic Convent of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. What would move you to plan a trip to Lisbon?

08/18/2023

The island of Halki is living proof that not all Greek villages are blue and white! There are so many experiences I can offer you in Greece and its many, many surrounding islands. Do you have a favorite Greek Island?

08/17/2023

The Kerlingarfjoll mountain range in the Highlands of Iceland offers a little something different for adventurous hikers, Northern Lights fans, and those who just want to relax at a hot spring bath resort. Let's look into what might work for you.

08/16/2023

Ssshhh... Sea lions in the Galapagos need their rest too.

08/15/2023

In the county of Dorset, in England, lies this little village called Shaftesbury. One of its highlights? The famous steep cobbled street of Gold Hill. But if you're prone to vertigo, make sure you don't look too far down!

08/14/2023

Ecuador has some undiscovered rainforests. Let me help you stray off the beaten path.

08/13/2023

Santo Domingo Cathedral in the Dominican Republic. It's not all sunshine and cocktails!

08/12/2023

Cyprus offers the Cape Greco Sea Caves located between the tourist towns of Ayia Napa and Protaras. Pack your snorkel to explore the crystal-clear waters and other stunning natural attractions around the island.

08/11/2023

Iguazu Falls is located at the Northeastern tip of Argentina bordering Brazil. It's considered among the world's visually and acoustically most stunning natural sites worthy of the World Heritage list. When you visit Brazil or Argentina, be sure to include the Falls.

08/11/2023

Short of vitamin D? Plan a trip to Split, in Croatia. With its ideal climate and 2,800 hours of sunshine a year, Split is nicknamed the "Flower of the Mediterranean" by the locals. This dynamic city has a wonderful balance between tradition and modernity.

08/09/2023

As you may have guessed, it's The Rock, the restaurant par excellence on the island of Zanzibar... well, one of them! Located close to the shore of the superb Michanwi Pingwe beach, it offers an experience that doesn't disappoint. Oh, by the way, they don't have an agreement with DoorDash, so you'll have to treat yourself there :)

08/08/2023

Reading inspires wanderlust. Is there a book that inspired you?

08/07/2023

This Islet off the coast of Perast in the Bay of Kotor, Montenegro is an artificial island created for The Church of Our Lady of the Rocks. A 'must-see' of the many 'must-sees' in Montenegro. Autumn is a great time to travel there too.

08/06/2023

Bruges Rozenhoedkaai in Belgium makes a stunning picture-perfect selfie any time of the year! Good spot to pause for a moment.

08/05/2023

Anguilla is a good place to solve the problems of the world. And nice resorts of all shapes, sizes, and prices to choose from too!

08/04/2023

Portofino - Cary Grant's old hangout is still one of the most visited ports by land and cruise in Italy.