I consider Great Britain my second home.  I have spent some of my happiest days wandering the Churchill War Rooms and the Tate Museums.  Hiking the entirety of Hadrian's wall is on my bucket list.  The luxurious tradition of afternoon tea, the untamed wilderness of the countryside, and the best rock and pop music on the planet keep me coming back.  You and I may not be wizards, but I'll do my best to make your trip magical!  Literary inspirations: Shakespeare and JK Rowling.

France is my husband's favorite destination and, thus, one of mine.  We have stretched into the outer arrondissements of Paris in search of the city's best croissants and spent a spiritual day in Normandy, awed by the Bayeux Tapestry and WWII history.  The Louvre is like a country of its own, and I skipped the crowds at the Mona Lisa to stand in front of the Winged Nike with goosebumps covering my arms.  France is the perfect destination for a honeymoon or anniversary, but I will find a reason to go regardless of the occasion.  Literary inspirations: Voltaire and Simone de Beauvoir.

I was a German major in college, so I find the medieval clocktowers and cobblestone streets to be romantic.  Wanderlust is a German word, which may explain why I love it so much.  The World War II history in Berlin drew me in immediately, as did the desserts of picturesque towns in the Black Forest.  When I visit again, I plan to take river cruise during the wine harvest.  Literary inspirations: Bertolt Brecht and Hannah Arendt.

Of all the places I've been lucky enough to visit, the experience of visiting Egypt is one I almost can't believe I've had.  From the adventurous trek up the Robbers' Tunnel of the Great Pyramid to the off-the-beaten-path experiences of visiting Queen Nefertari's tomb, Egypt must be seen to be believed.  A perfect destination for both the adventurous - how about a hot air balloon ride over the desert? - and the curious, I can't wait to go back.  Literary inspirations: Naguib Mahfouz and Agatha Christie.