Jeanne Neylon Decker

2 months ago | travelworldmagazine.com | Jeanne Neylon Decker

A riot of blooming wildflowers amidst the ruins of ancient civilizations, sunny skies, warm weather, and best of all, far fewer tourists competing to see the extraordinary sights that Greece has to offer, make Spring the best time to visit. Our original plan was an April trip to the Greek islands, but we were a month too early. Most hotels weren’t even open yet. History buffs and mythology fans, we weren’t giving up on Greece and chose a road trip around the Peloponnese Peninsula instead.

Nov 12, 2024 | traveltawk.com | Jeanne Neylon Decker

Liguria is the place you imagine when you think of Italy’s spectacularly scenic Mediterranean coastline, stylish Europeans sipping spritzs behind oversized sunglasses, perhaps aboard fabulous yachts bobbing in crystalline waters. I’d traveled to Italy 15 times and when a friend asked why I’d never been to Liguria, I had no answer. It was time! There are many lovely small cities and towns dotting the Ligurian coast, all with their own particular charms.

Nov 12, 2024 | traveltawk.com | Jeanne Neylon Decker

I’ve met more than a few people traveling in Spain who take a day trip to Bilbao to visit the Guggenheim Museum and then they leave. The museum IS incredible both for its collections and Frank Geary’s astounding architecture, but there is so much more to experience in the Basque region’s largest and most important city.  After a quiet stay on the beautiful Costa Verde, we felt the energy of this revitalized city on arrival.

Mar 15, 2024 | travelworldmagazine.com | Jeanne Neylon Decker

Throughout Spain, the week leading up to Easter Sunday, known as Semana Santa or Holy Week, is observed in ways both joyous and solemn. Each afternoon and evening from Palm Sunday through Easter Sunday, thousands of Spaniards and visitors gather in city streets and town squares to celebrate a Catholic tradition that dates back at least to the 15th century—to the reign of Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand.

Sep 15, 2023 | travelworldmagazine.com | Jeanne Neylon Decker

Skiers have flocked to Italy’s Dolomites for decades but in recent years hikers have discovered this region with its dramatic, jagged peaks, Alpine meadows, crystalline lakes, pine forests, and rocky plateaus. Summer crowds keep lifts and trails very busy, but autumn, with mostly sunny skies and comfortable temperatures, is the perfect time to explore the Val Gardena. It’s a paradise for hikers, mountain bikers, rock climbers, and nature lovers.