Postcards from a solo adventure traveler…
Andalusia Road Trip – a Day in Cordoba
Although Cordoba had been an important settlement since Roman times, it was the Moors’ conquest in the eighth century a.d. that gave it the Mezquita, one of the greatest works of Islamic architecture in the world.
The Islands of the Venetian Lagoon
A short boat ride away from its legendary center lay a Venice few tourists ever see: small islands scattered throughout the lagoon, each with its own history and personality.
Living Venice – The Great Museums of the Dorsoduro
Separated by the Grand Canal from the shuffling crowds of San Marco, the Dorsoduro District is home to the most inviting House Museums in the city: the Peggy Guggenheim Foundation and the Ca’ Rezzonico Museum of 18th century Venice.
Living Venice – The Castello District
Beyond the grand tourist clichés of the central St. Mark district, in the labyrinth of ancient side canals and back alleys of the Castello, Venice lives on as it has for centuries.
The Magic of Venice in Winter
Venice requires no introduction. The fabled destination is on everyone’s European wishlist, a distinction that from Easter through October can turn it into a chaotic citywide museum. But come winter the tourists fade away, the Venetians reclaim their city and the Serenissima becomes once again serene.
A Corsican Road Trip – Corte to Bastia
From the eagle’s nest city of Corte to the mighty Genoese seaside bastion of Bastia, one last look at the epic vistas of the mountain island of Corsica.
A Corsican Road Trip – Piana to Bonifacio
Teetering at the edge of a high limestone cliff, the Romanesque fortress city of Bonifacio offers one of the most dramatic seascape in the Mediterranean. .
Homage to a Couture Icon – The Yves Saint Laurent Paris Museum
The recently opened Musée Yves Saint Laurent Paris offers an intimate look into the creative process of the legendary designer.
A Corsican Road Trip – Bastia to the Gulf of Porto
The dramatic island of Corsica rises from the Mediterranean like a miniature continent. Its shores of precipitous cliffs and perfect half-moon bays have attracted visitors since the beginning of history. And still do.
From the Vineyards to the Sea – the Douro River
More than the focal point of the city of Porto, the Douro River is the backbone of the region.
Traditional Portugal At Its Finest – Porto
Porto is traditional Portugal at its finest, a charming old town that matures gracefully on the banks of the Douro, along with its world-famous wine.
Days of Port and Churches – Porto, Portugal
Porto may have gained its identity from wine, but its historic center is defined by religion. Its skyline bristles with churches that illustrate the evolution of Portuguese architecture from Romanesque to Neoclassical.
Christian Dior – Designer of Dreams
Over the past seven decades, the name Christian Dior has become the embodiment of glamour and feminine elegance. Now, the iconic French fashion house is celebrating the milestone with a retrospective exhibit of 300 of its most breathtaking designs at the Musée des Arts Decoratifs in Paris. And it is a stunner!
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Josette King
I was barely in my teens when travel became a driving force in my life. Now as a travel writer and photographer, I have visited over 45 countries in some of the most photogenic corners of the planet, taking tens of thousands of pictures along the way. With my work, I thrive to capture the natural and cultural uniqueness of each area I visit. Get to know me better…
