It seems like yesterday that we were welcoming the Summer Solstice and saying hello to Summer. In the words of Yoko Ono ~ “Summer passes and one remembers one’s exuberance”.

21 mission span California, 19 visited, 3 more to go. Join Wandering Veena explore the missions in Central California as she makes her way to Salinas and onwards to Mountain View California.

Salinas, a small rural town in Central California was home to Nobel Prize Laureate and Pulitzer Prize winner John Steinbeck. Let’s walk a day in John Steinbeck’s footsteps and visit the places that sparked his imagination.

Let’s visit the Heritage Square Museum in Los Angeles and explore the Victorian homes that sprung up from 1837 to 1901 in what has been termed as the Victorian era in Los Angeles. A wonderful visual history of the development of this city and the rich and famous who shaped it.

In the words of Lafcadio Hearn, “A Japanese Garden is at once a picture and a poem; perhaps even more a poem than a picture.” Do you agree?

For 90 years, Laguna Beach and the Irvine bowl have played host to superb art and spellbinding performances through the summer. It’s quite the rite of passage particularly if you’re an art afficionado.

Monterey, Carmel, Big Sur and Napa; come join us for some of the best that California has to offer on a summer road trip.

Four days, three friends in a car talking, laughing, arguing, eating, drinking and enjoying the sights.

Happy Birthday Hollywood. Lets catch up on some history and visit some iconic sights.

Summer in Southern California ~ "It's a smile, it's a kiss, it's a sip of wine ... " — Kenny Chesney

Poland has so much to offer. A plethora or architectural styles all lovingly restored to their original glory, interesting foods, legends, folk tales and so much more.

Let’s journey around Poland, a country rich in history, resilient in spirit.

Bavaria, such a beautiful part of Germany. In three days, I barely scratched the surface of Munich and its surroundings but let me share what I saw and did with you.

You can go to Disneyland or Disneyworld to enjoy the beauty of this castle but the charm of seeing the original in its natural setting is a tale in itself.

Gone are the days when the people of Albania risked life and limb on rickety boats to escape their country looking for a life. Today, Albania is a country on the move seeking its destiny of becoming a tourist mecca in Europe. What do you think?

Alexander the Great and Mother Teresa are two world recognized personalities who hail from this small but mighty country. Let’s wander through this hidden gem and see what there is to be discovered.

Bulgaria, steeped in history, rich in scenery is a country on the move. Let’s take a walk through the history of this country and explore all that is on offer.

Once a part of the Eastern Bloc that was set up to protect the Soviet Union from the West, The Balkan countries are intriguing and culturally rich destinations.

A tulip time river cruise and a chance to visit Belgium and the Netherlands in addition to the Keukenhof Gardens to experience the feast of color from the 7 million plus bulbs that are planted to bloom during the short 8 weeks the gardens are open.

Let’s venture out of Valletta and visit Gozo and Mdina to see what they have to offer travelers.