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!

What cities are on your travel bucket list? Consider adding some of the smaller regional cities. Many have jewels just waiting to be discovered. Here are some of our picks.

Berlin is youthful, intoxicating and tolerant. But it’s also a city with many layers of history, some of it quite recent and unnerving. Rather than hide it, Berlin puts it all on display.

Escape the big city by taking a 15-minute ferry ride to the islands. Swim, cycle and picnic in the summer. Walk and ski in the winter. It’s quiet, beautiful and serene.