Tag: travel-tips

Following in the footsteps of Caravaggio (Part 1)

June 4, 2026

Caravaggio’s art is made from darkness and light. His pictures present spotlit moments of extreme and often agonized human experience. – Andrew Graham-Dixon, Caravaggio: A Life Sacred and Profane The most important artist of the 17th century, Caravaggio was a revolutionary who forever changed art. Abandoning the highly idealized figures and heavenly settings dominant at … More Following in the footsteps of Caravaggio (Part 1)

May 2026 recap

June 2, 2026

People were right when they say there is no other place on Earth as beautiful looking as Istanbul. – François-René de Chateaubriand When I told Robie I wanted to start a monthly update post, he groaned. After all, he has to listen to me agonize over a phrase for days or ask whether the hours … More May 2026 recap

Malta: The crossroads of the Mediterranean

April 23, 2026

Malta! how celebrated Beloved isle of the Mediterranean sea! – Lord Byron Malta is having a moment in the clear Mediterranean sunshine. International Living named the country a premier destination for retirees and expats in 2026 highlighting the island’s English-speaking population, warm year-round temperatures, high-quality, affordable healthcare and friendly bank laws that leave foreign accounts … More Malta: The crossroads of the Mediterranean

Mastering Travel Budgets: Strategies for Nomadic Living

April 16, 2026

Don’t tell me what you value, show me your budget, and I’ll tell you what you value. – Joe Biden With so much uncertainty surrounding global events, soaring gas prices and rising inflation, it can be overwhelming to create a year-long budget. I know, because that’s how I felt when confronted with 12 months, 52 … More Mastering Travel Budgets: Strategies for Nomadic Living

Exploring London’s Best Museums for Art Lovers

March 26, 2026

In this noisy world there are two places where one may yet go to do some quiet soul searching. Museums and public libraries. – Alice Childress On a bus from Essaouira to Marrakech, Robie and I couldn’t help overhearing a frantic phone call from a fellow passenger to her travel agent. “The flight you booked … More Exploring London’s Best Museums for Art Lovers