Berkeley Castle transports visitors through nearly 900 years of English history. I wandered through its medieval Great Hall, richly decorated rooms, and beautiful gardens while discovering stories of kings, powerful women, and generations of the Berkeley family. Most famously, King…
I first discovered the many things to do in Paris when I visited at age 25. I stayed in a budget hotel, bought cheap lunches at neighborhood bakeries, and explored the city on foot. Even then, Paris captured my…
Looking for the best things to do in Historic Corolla Village? Tucked between the Atlantic Ocean and Currituck Sound, this charming Outer Banks community preserves a quieter side of Corolla through its lighthouse, restored homes, museums, chapel, schoolhouse, and tree-lined…
Walking through the walled city of Lucca feels like stepping inside another century. Massive Renaissance walls surround a maze of cobblestone streets. Stroll slowly to see medieval houses, elegant churches, and quiet piazzas. Admire monuments to the people who shaped this…
Ljubljana surprised me. Slovenia’s capital is small enough to explore on foot. Yet its streets reveal castles, dragons, Art Nouveau buildings, bridges, markets, and public art. These are my 11 best places to visit in Ljubljana—and many are just a…
Chicago offers world-class architecture, major museums, historic hotels, and distinctive neighborhoods. It is also an excellent city to explore on foot. I especially loved experiencing the city through its architecture. The city feels like an outdoor museum of American…
Tucked between Howard University and Shaw, LeDroit Park is one of Washington, DC’s most captivating historic neighborhoods. Established in 1873, it was one of the city’s first planned suburban communities. Its quiet streets are lined with beautifully preserved Victorian…
I first visited Scotland’s capital at age 25 during my first trip to Europe. I still remember it. Edinburgh Castle glowed at sunset. I stayed in a historic hotel, tried haggis, walked the Royal Mile, and bought Royal Doulton china. Forty-one…