River Cruise or Ocean Cruise for Your First Europe Trip?

August 28, 2026

I have four river cruise certifications and still have not sailed one myself. Here is the honest breakdown of river cruise versus ocean cruise, ship size, where you dock, what is included, and how to know which one fits you.

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Expedition cruising is Alaska up close: smaller ships, closer wildlife, and real comfort too. Here’s how it compares to a big ship, and who it’s for.

What Is an Alaska Expedition Cruise? (And Why Nature Lovers Choose It Over a Big Ship)

August 14, 2026

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Kerry Cliffs Ireland best time to visit Ireland September

Best Time to Visit Ireland: Why September Wins | WWT

July 31, 2026

I drove the west coast of Ireland with my sister in April and came home with a very clear opinion about timing. We stood at the Cliffs of Moher soaking wet with a broken raincoat zipper and did not move for twenty minutes. April is not even peak season. This post is what I learned about when to actually go, and why I chose September for the 2027 hosted group trip.

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We left a night early by mistake, got stopped by police, and fell for Sicily anyway. Here’s the real story of driving the island ourselves, plus honest advice.

Sicily Road Trip: The Real Story of Driving the Island Ourselves

July 17, 2026

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Alaska shore excursions guide: tidewater glacier calving in Glacier Bay National Park

Alaska Shore Excursions: What a Certified Alaska Expert Actually Recommends

June 4, 2026

Alaska is one of those destinations that stays with you long after you return home. As a certified Alaska Expert, I am sharing the shore excursions worth booking at every port, the ones worth skipping, and the one rule I give every single client before they sail.

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Dramatic view of the Cliffs of Moher along the Wild Atlantic Way in County Clare, Ireland

Dreaming of Ireland but not sure how to make it happen? Discover why a guided Ireland group tour is the perfect choice for empty nesters who are finally ready to make this trip a reality.

Why a Guided Ireland Group Tour Is the Best Way to Finally Do This Trip

May 21, 2026

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Ireland travel tips: Visit Kerry Cliffs on the Ring of Kerry right before close.

Ireland Is Everything People Say It Is (And Then Some)

May 6, 2026

Ireland travel tips from a travel advisor who spent nine nights on the island. Honest advice, real stories, and the itinerary she now recommends.

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When I was a little girl, I had an earring holder shaped like the Eiffel Tower. Decades later, my husband and I finally took the anniversary trip we had planned for our 25th — two years late, six cities, seventeen days through Italy and Paris. This is the story of the Amalfi Coast drive that stopped me in my tracks, the Rome food tour I now book for every client, the Paris photo shoot along the Seine, and the twist I never saw coming: I went for Paris — and Italy stole my heart.

Italy and Paris Anniversary Trip: A 17-Day Love Story

March 11, 2026

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Alaska cruise ship sailing through a fjord on an Alaska cruise and land tour

Alaska Cruise and Land Tour: Land First, Cruise Second

February 23, 2026

An Alaska cruise and land tour is about experiencing Alaska from two angles. Start on land while you have the energy for it, then end with the relaxing cruise. Here’s how to plan it, including Glacier Bay tips.

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A practical 6-step framework to plan a multi-destination Europe itinerary—pacing, move days, hotel areas, reservations, transportation backups, and vetted experiences.

Multi-City Europe Planning Without the Stress

February 3, 2026

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