The Best Walking Tours In Rome
Rome is a city with layers. Literally. Stretching back thousands of years, the ancient Italian capital has been built and…
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Discover the Most Magical Sunset in Santorini
Look for Santorini on Instagram and Trover and the shots that really stand out are the sunsets. It’s a magical time for a magical place
Comrades No More: Thoughts on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
Today is a profoundly sad day. Russia’s aggressive action is heartbreaking for the death, suffering, and economic turmoil it…
The Tour du Mont Blanc: Some Tips I Learned Along the Way
At 66, I felt a bit like the father of the hiking community when I hiked around Mont Blanc…
Taking it Easy on the Tour du Mont Blanc
While the Tour du Mont Blanc is demanding, it’s not a particularly difficult hike. It’s just long, with lots of…
The Mont Blanc Esprit de Corps
Hiking Europe’s Tour du Mont Blanc was a totally different slice of European culture for me: Coming upon a…
The Best Hike of my Life: The Tour du Mont Blanc
Earlier this fall, four of us — total novices at long-distance treks — hiked around Europe’s highest mountain. (On the…