May 19, 2019 | Family Vacations, Tips & Advice, Travelogues
My friend Clare recently asked me to help arrange a family trip to Italy — for her and her husband, and their high-school-age son, visiting her older son who is spending a semester in Florence. It was their first trip to Europe, and they had an ambitious...
Apr 15, 2019 | Tips & Advice, Travelogues
I’m still trying to absorb today’s news about the fire at Notre Dame, and the potentially-devastating damage to a building that is not only an historical and religious treasure, but the literal heart of the city of Paris. My husband and I sat at the dinner table...
Jun 21, 2018 | Honeymoons, Tips & Advice, Travelogues
Hawaii has a mythical, mystical power over people. I can attest to it myself — I made what I thought would be my one “bucket list’ trip to the islands in 2014, went back again in 2016, and am headed there again in about two months (for what i am...
May 28, 2018 | Tips & Advice, Travelogues
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, it’s no secret that Croatia is hot, hot, hot these days! It appeals to beach-lovers, history buffs, foodies, outdoorsy adventurers and romantics. Despite its popularity it’s still an affordable option —...
May 21, 2018 | Tips & Advice, Travelogues
“Traveling – It leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller” – Ibn Battuta I’ve always loved this quote, but even more so now that I’ve experienced South Africa. My recent visit was educational, inspiring, surprising, memorable and...
Dec 30, 2017 | News & Behind the Scenes, Tips & Advice
This has been a jam-packed travel year for me, but you won’t hear any complaints. The more, the merrier, as far as I’m concerned, because I collect new countries/hotels/experiences like a madwoman! By rough count, 2017’s travel adventures included: five new...
