One of the most exciting ports of call on our Mediterranean cruise aboard the Carnival Sunshine was Dubrovnik, Croatia. Medieval buildings with red terra-cotta roofs surrounded by the blue waters of the Adriatic make this charming town a photographer’s dream....
by Jeannine Henderson, Midlife Road Trip Correspondent Having lived in Barcelona while studying abroad, I get asked what to see and do regularly… so often that I have an email saved in my draft folder that I edit accordingly and send out upon request. Barcelona is my...
My younger brother, Rick, of Midlife Road Trip fame, has been after me for several years to go with him on a cruise. Though I have traveled around the world extensively in business, I have never been on a cruise of any kind – ocean or river. Beyond finding it...
Since the inception of MidLife Road Trip, we have always encouraged others to stretch their boundaries. It would be hypocritical of us to merely play the role of encouragers without ever stepping out of our own comfort zones. So when Viking River Cruises offered to...
We love this quirky campaign from the Faroe Islands where the tiny archipelago took some creative measures to get Google’s attention. Check out this video and press release: New York, NY – Oct 3, 2017 — The tiny Faroe Islands – 18 islands in the...
My first ever river cruise was with Viking River Cruises on their Romantic Danube cruise. Exploring the Christmas Markets from Nuremberg to Budapest was an unforgettable, if not magical experience for my wife, Denise, and I. I am unbelievably excited to be heading...
Europe nests some of the most incredible destinations in the world such as London, famous for its nightlife, shopping, and museums, Amsterdam for its narrow canals or Barcelona for its vibrant Catalonian heritage. But apart from these world-famous tourist...
We admit that we feel more than a little blessed to have careers that allow us to travel for a living. Ever since Midlife Road Trip first began, each year has been filled with more exciting destinations and bucket list adventures than the year before. This last year...
When you think of Austria, you may think of the stunning peaks of the Alps and the cozy towns and cities around them; here, you find hearty meals accompanied by delicate pastries. There’s top-quality wine, beer and abundant good company. The good news is that you’ll...
Ceramic tiles are an important part of Portugal’s culture and history. As an invited guest on the #VikingSocial Portugal’s Rivers of Gold cruise, I took an optional tour that included a visit Lisbon’s National Tile Museum where I learned how ceramic...
Irrespective of Greece’s recent financial and economic crisis, Greece retains its attraction and magnificence allowing it to remain a personal favourite holiday escape for many people. With an ever-growing selection of boutique hotels, luxury hotel getaways and...
We had never been to Paris so when the opportunity arose for us to see the city of lights through the eyes of Expedia local experts, our bags were packed before we could say merci beaucoup. Through Expedia you can arrange a private standard car from Charles de Gaulle...
