Dolomites 2025: A Mountain Adventure

This past August, I rounded up a small crew of adventurous friends for a journey to the Dolomites. If you’ve never been, let me tell you – this stunning mountain region in the Tyrolean Alps is pure magic and ranks high on my list of favorite places on earth. Back in early spring 2025, IContinueContinue reading “Dolomites 2025: A Mountain Adventure”

Scotland Revisited

A Journey Through the Highlands, Islands and History This past month, I was blessed with the wonderful opportunity to return to Scotland once again. This marks my tenth visit to this enchanting place that has captured my heart. I can honestly say it never loses its magic, here’s my take on Scotland revisited. In preparationContinueContinue reading “Scotland Revisited”

Costa Rica – Pura Vida!

This past May, I had the incredible opportunity to explore Costa Rica with GAdventures, a company that perfectly aligns with ©Travel with Wendy, LLC’s commitment to small group travel and sustainable tourism. “Pura Vida” became my mantra throughout this journey – this Costa Rican phrase means everything from “have a good day” to simply “letContinueContinue reading “Costa Rica – Pura Vida!”

Exploring Portugal and the Douro Valley

This spring I put together a small group tour to Portugal’s Douro Valley. We began our journey in one of my favorite European cities, Lisbon and made our way north to Porto. I partnered again with Riviera River Cruises. This time on the River Boat, Douro Splendour as this itinerary really fit a slower moreContinueContinue reading “Exploring Portugal and the Douro Valley”

What we ATE on our Virgin Voyage Cruise

The food was so spectacular on our recent voyage that I just had to write a dining guide for what we ate on this Virgin Voyage, the Valiant Lady. So heads up, wink, wink on Virgin Voyages all the restaurants are the same, on all the ships. So whether you sail on the RESILIENT LadyContinueContinue reading “What we ATE on our Virgin Voyage Cruise”