I'm off to Hawaii. The Island of Kauai to be precise. After several visits to Maui over the years, I am pumped by the prospect of exploring new Hawaiian horizons. Maui has endless resorts, world-class shopping, and A LOT of places to eat. It's also where most people go. I'm told Kauai is decidedly relaxed, low key, less commercialized, lush, and still has enough choice of places to stay and play for even the most discerning traveler (me). It sounds perfect. — Read More —

Last summer, I escaped to Bellagio on Lake Como in the northern lake region of Italy. It is famous for being the most beautiful lake in Italy - and for its celebrity inhabitants like Mr. Clooney! If you find yourself on these breathtaking lake shores (or just dreaming about them), I've got some recommendations for you! — Read More —

Last summer, on my way to Croatia for my annual visit, I stopped for a few days in the beautiful city of Amsterdam. — Read More —

I usually like to head to tropical climates for some post-Christmas sun and relaxation. But this year, I had less time at my disposal so I decided to stick a little closer to home instead. — Read More —

For me, time off means the opportunity to read, to retreat, and in this way, to rejuvenate. Once your holiday festivities die down, you may also want to seek refuge in a book or two. Here are a few of my favourite reads of 2011, though some were not new to the bookstore shelves, just new to me. — Read More —

I've spent a good chunk of my vacation in one of Europe's newest hot spots: Croatia. Being born here and having returned a dozen times, through communism and burgeoning capitalism, it's fascinating to witness the changes and recognition Croatia is receiving. So in the final few days of my vacation, I'm inspired to share with you all what I call Kristina's Croatia! — Read More —

I'm off on vacation for a couple of weeks. Going to hit London for a few days of visiting with my beloved God daughter and then do a bit of traveling around my favourite country in the world besides Canada...Italy. I might also hit the south of France for a few days as I have some friends who will be there at the same time. — Read More —

And I can hardly wait! Iím heading off on a much-deserved vacation (at least I think itís much-deserved) to Rome and then Croatia. Iíve been preparing for it for weeks, booking flights and hotels online, reading guidebooks, mining restaurant recommendations from friends and most importantly, perfecting my packing. — Read More —

I've been traveling a lot. Seriously, I mean A LOT. For either work or personal, I've been away from home - in different places - every week for the past six weeks. I'm getting really good at it, in fact. But my cat is lonely... — Read More —

I just got back from a trip to Los Angeles. I lived there for a couple of years in the 90s while going to school at USC. I loved it then and love it still. This trip was all play and no work, which is when I love LA best. — Read More —