All Travel Blog Posts

Blog posts include travels throughout the United States, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal and England. We give you our advice and tips on how to make your travels more enjoyable.

We also have tips on how to improve your travel photography.

Debbie O'Boyle 9/11/22 Debbie O'Boyle 9/11/22

Visiting London in Winter: Our 2026 Guide

Winter is a wonderful time to visit London. The weather is mild, there are good travel deals and easy access to the major attractions.

John O'Boyle 7/16/22 John O'Boyle 7/16/22

Italy High-Speed Train Guide

High-speed trains are a perfect way to easily and inexpensively travel between cities in Italy.

Debbie O'Boyle 6/30/22 Debbie O'Boyle 6/30/22

The Rose Garden of Rome - a fleeting, Springtime joy

For only a few weeks each spring the Rome Rose Garden is an oasis in the heart of the city. It’s an easy visit and it’s free.

John O'Boyle 6/16/22 John O'Boyle 6/16/22

6 tips for better travel photos in Italy

Great tips to improve your travel photos. Add foreground elements, use leading lines, photograph at golden hour and many more tips.

Debbie O'Boyle 6/12/22 Debbie O'Boyle 6/12/22

Essential Italy Travel Tips for 2026

Italy is a very welcoming and traveler-friendly country. Here are some travel tips we’d like to share, garnered from our own visits.

Debbie O'Boyle 6/6/22 Debbie O'Boyle 6/6/22

Visiting Cinque Terre: Planning a one-day visit from Florence

Beautiful Cinque Terre , Italy is an easy one day visit from Florence or Rome. The seashore cliff towns on the Italian Riviera are among the most beautiful sites in Italy.