To paraphrase John Denver, Come home to a place you’ve never been. That’s exactly what taking that first step on […]
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36 Hours in Firenze (Florence)
Thanks to historical flooding in Germany, getting to Florence was a last minute decision and required an overnight train ride […]
A Summer in Europe
This summer I spent almost two months traveling around Europe with Jordan, my 10 year-old daughter. This was her first […]
What Italy Taught Me
What not to pack- Unless you want the whole country to know you are an American tourist, leave your shorts, […]
The Importance of Traveling Alone
To travel alone, unimpeded by another, is a magical gift. It’s a way to fully immerse ourselves in a culture […]
Carmel by the Sea & The Pacific Coast Highway
A cool November breeze blows through my hair as I cruise down Pacific Coast Highway leaving San Francisco in my […]
Sorrento, Italy
Sorrento is love at first sight. There is beauty everywhere, even the tiny train station with its flower-covered stone […]
The Naples Train Station Experience
I’m in an underground section of the Naples train station, on one of two narrow platforms squished in a mob […]
Galway, Ireland
When I arrive in Galway, it is dark and rainy. The moment I step off of the bus, I start […]
Hotel Travel Tips
Here’s my little list of things I’ve learned from years of traveling and a few too many sleepless nights: If […]
Barcelona Birthday of Solitude
Around the same time each year as the sweltering heat begins to subside, as the leaves start transforming into brilliant […]
