DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Visiting Turkey as an American: What You Need to Know Posted on September 17, 2018October 15, 2026 By Stacey A. Peters Is Turkey Safe for American Tourists? I hope so. Because we are going there for a couple of days later this month. And I’m really excited to see some of the things I missed on my last trip. But politics in Turkey, like many places around the world, is relatively unstable right now. So, it makes since that we keep vigilant and ask the question before and not after we go. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES History Lovers Love Wine and Bad Durkheim Posted on September 1, 2018September 7, 2026 By Stacey A. Peters It’s almost time for one of my favorite festivals in Germany. The Durkheimer Wurstmarkt wine festival in Bad Durkheim is the largest wine festival in the world. Yup– big reason to go, right? But you don’t have to wait for the festival to enjoy Bad Durkheim. Located on the German… Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES How to Get a Turkish eVisa in 10 Minutes Posted on August 20, 2018September 7, 2026 By Stacey A. Peters Getting a Turkish eVisa will probably save you time. It will definitely save you money. And more than likely save you some peace of mind in a country that will test your patience. Actually, it’s also pretty darn easy. How to Get a Turkish eVisa in 10 minutes or less. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES My Top 10 Amazing Italian Experiences Posted on February 9, 2018September 4, 2026 By Stacey A. Peters Italy has so many beautiful, historic and delicious cities to visit. There are many awesome experiences from the hip to the toe and the Sicilian rock it kicks to the south. Ten Amazing Experiences in Italy are just some of my favorite travel experiences. These 10 tips will help get the most out of each one. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Santorini Travel: Picture-Perfect Views With a Kids-Size Love Story Posted on December 9, 2017September 5, 2026 By Stacey A. Peters I never pictured Santorini as a place I’d visit with my kids. But standing on the ferry, watching moonlight dance across the water, I realized some trips are beautiful in unexpected ways. Greece wasn’t far from Baumholder—and sometimes you take the trip because life gives you the chance. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES 5 Unforgettable Reasons to Visit Southern Spain this Winter Posted on November 18, 2017September 5, 2026 By Stacey A. Peters Andalusia inherited from the influx of Moors across the 9 mile stretch of sea. The language, dance, music, spices, religion and architecture simmer in warm melting pot that entrances you with their romanticized language and laid back lifestyle. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES 5 Stunning Locations to See the Eiffel Tower in Paris Posted on November 4, 2017September 5, 2026 By Stacey A. Peters Are you looking for the best view of Paris? You’re in Paris, it’s the thing to do. Then trust me, don’t waste your time climbing to the top of the Eiffel Tower. Paris is so flat, the best view is not from the tower. The best view of Paris is everywhere else that includes the Eiffel Tower. Read more
WELLNESS ON THE ROAD How to Thrive After You PCS to Baumholder, Germany Posted on November 3, 2017February 15, 2026 By Stacey A. Peters Baumholder has been my favorite duty station in the 23 years we have traveled with the military. Forty minutes from the French border, the Weinstrasse (wine road). It was less than 90 minutes from Frankfurt, central to a lot of cute towns like Idar Oberstein and less than an hour from Frankfurt Hahn, an international airport and Ryan Air. And Baumholder was in the middle of it all. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Malta Travel Guide: How to See the Best of the Islands in 5 Days Posted on October 2, 2017October 16, 2026 By Stacey A. Peters Each conqueror leaving behind little traces of its architecture, food, religion, language and art all across the islands. I was lucky enough to spend 5 days exploring all the above this summer and here are 10 of my favorite adventures in Malta. Read more