Las Vegas’ $2.3 Billion music venue, Sphere, opened in September 2023 with a series of U2 shows. Instantly [the] Sphere has become an icon of Las Vegas as it glows with art (and ads) that can be seen from miles away. Getting to Sphere from the Las Vegas strip isn’t … Read more
Eidfjord Hike for Cruise Passengers Eidfjord is a beautiful port for cruises in Norway. The town itself is quite small (but there is a grocery store). If you don’t want to do an excursion and instead just explore the area on your own, you are in luck. There is a … Read more
Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady Dining Review Virgin Voyages currently has two identical ships with the same dining options, so while this post is based on my time on the Scarlet Lady, I would assume that those traveling on Valiant Lady would have similar experience. When one pictures cruises, the food … Read more
Tips for Visiting Belgrade as a Solo Traveler Belgrade is known as a party destination for Western Europeans. Most Americans probably wouldn’t even think to consider a visit. The Serbian capital (and formerly part of Yugoslavia) was bombed during the NATO campaign of 1999. Today it is a modern city … Read more
Tips for Visiting Baku as a Solo Traveler Baku, Azerbaijan is a popular destination for travelers coming from Russia and the Middle East but not well known among American tourists. Azerbaijan is a predominantly secular Muslim country. You won’t see women wearing head scarves or burkas. You won’t hear call … Read more
Tips for Visiting Jordan as a Solo Traveler I just finished a quick trip through Jordan by myself. I spent a total of 5 nights in the country. The one thing I didn’t do is see Wadi Rum; but it seemed like you’d really have to join a tour to … Read more