Spinalonga, the island of mysteries and ghosts, of sickness and war. Located in the Bay of Elounda, in northeastern Crete, this now...

Seven miles from Old Town Heraklion, in central Crete, stands Knossos Palace. This archeological was the largest of Minoan Palaces and...

Just 90 minutes from Milan, is the idyllic Italian Lakes Region. Nestled in the foothills of the Alps, on the border of Italy and...

Visiting the Last Supper fresco by Leonardo Da Vinci has been on CaptK and my "Life List" for a long time.The Last Supper is one the most

Oh Italy, the place of my family’s roots, warm vibrant people, lush wines, and delectable food. The land of Far Niente, doing nothing...

On our last evening on Crete in Greece, we spent an evening of education and deliciousness with The Real Cretan Cooking Experience by...

Once you move away from the coastal areas of Crete, the terrain changes dramatically. You are greeted by rolling hills and acres of...

Hiking the Samaria Gorge is at the top of many people's Crete "must do" list. It is a 16km hike through pine scented forests, rocky...

Balos Beach often makes the list for most beautiful beaches in the world. It is located in a remote area in western Crete. As you can see...

CaptK and I are in Crete, Greece, the largest and southern most island the Aegean Sea. It is our first European Trip in almost 2 years...

Do you look for hidden gems when you travel? I definitely found one in the Hike/Bike Trails of Gulf State Park. This Alabama State Park...

I have been traveling to the Northeast Gulf Coast since 1969. My first trip was to Pensacola Beach. We camped at Fort Pickens State Park...

When the weather turned cold and windy on a Spring Break visit to Panama City Beach, we loaded into the car and headed 60 miles east to...

Recently, I had the opportunity to chaperone my nephew's Covid delayed Senior Trip to Panama City Beach, FL. One of the days, we did an...

Temecula is at the heart of a growing wine region. As much as San Diego embodies Southern California surfer vibes, Temecula offers a...

I love a good Farmers' Market. It is the healthiest way to start your menu planning for the week. When I am traveling, I always try to...

What a joy it is to hike in San Diego. The temperate climate and hilly terrain make it an interesting yet comfortable place to hike....

San Diego is the quintessential Southern California city. With it's laid back lifestyle, friendly people and beautiful coastline, it is a...

I was born and raised in the St. Louis area. Large parts of my family still live there. I recently returned for a travel photography...

I would recommend St. Louis as a long weekend or road trip stopover to anyone. St. Louis diverse offerings has something for all traveler.