Ijams Nature Center in Knoxville, Tennessee

Ranked as one of Knoxville, Tennessee’s top attractions, I was looking forward to checking out Ijams Nature Center for the morning before traveling down to…

Babalu, An Upscale Experience Sharing Tapas

Before browsing the Farmer’s Market in Knoxville, we stopped at a tapas restaurant called Babalu.  I loved the décor and the idea of sharing a…

Visiting the Historical Knoxville’s Market Square Farmer’s Market

2016 marked the 225th year of Knoxville’s Market Square Farmer’s Market and my family happened to be passing through on our way to Gatlinburg.  Farmers…

A Look at Rome’s Capitoline Hill: A Walking Tour

Caffe Greco has been a favorite among Romans and visitors for many years, and I could not wait to order a cup of coffee, grab…

Rome: From Piazza del Popolo to the Spanish Steps

Touring the Palatine Hill in the morning, I was hungry for lunch by the time I had reached the Piazza del Popolo.  I had jotted…

Pisa and its Leaning Tower

I could feel the excitement build as we began to approach the historical town of Pisa, most known for its infamous leaning tower.  As the…

Monaco, A City of Royalty and Wealth

Strolling past St. Nicholas Cathedral and through the quaint, medieval streets of Monaco, our tour began at the Prince’s Palace.   This fascinating fortress, built in…

The Beautiful French Riviera: Villafranche and Monte Carlo

Updated September 13, 2024 As our cruise ship entered the port of Villafranche-sur-Mer, I was taken by surprise at the beauty of its cliff-hanging  structures. …

Barcelona and its Stunning Architecture

My thin jacket was no match for the light falling rain as I watched the Pullmantur Sovereign dock at the Port of Barcelona.  I stood…

The River Trail at Ijams Nature Center, Knoxville, Tennessee

A beautiful canopy of hardwood forest, The North Cove Trail off of the Visitor’s Center leads to the River Trail at Ijams Nature Center.  Depending…