From the sophisticated city of Mérida we headed for the end of the road in Celestún to see thousands of flamingos. Then it was south to the old walled city of Campeche.

We rented a car and took off on our Yucatan road trip. It was the perfect mix of beaches, Spanish-built cities and Mayan sites. Was it safe? Was it fun? Indeed it was…

Passenger rights have become front page news. Airlines try to maximize their profits and fill every seat. Know what you’re entitled to if you get bumped from a flight.

It’s only a small city, but the Yellow City is an intriguing place and well worth your time if you’re interested in Mayan culture. A last minute addition, we’re glad we went.

Paris has been the muse for writers for hundreds of years. We caught the Paris book bug years ago, and now have well over 100 favorite Paris books. Here’s a sampling…

Amsterdam’s museums are among the city’s main attractions. For us, the Van Gogh, the Rijksmuseum and the Stedelijk were at the top of our list. We entered without lining up!

If you’re a fan of American music – jazz, blues, folk, rock and roll and all of its variants – then a visit to New Orleans to soak in the music should be high on your list.

Visiting Memphis? Make it a weekend and join Bishop Al Green in Sunday morning service. Yes, the same Al Green with the many 70’s soul hits. Get ready to sing out loud!