Europe

There is nothing quite like being picked up on Friday from work and whisked off for a romantic break! Your bags have been packed for you, your partner has bought you flowers and you are heading off for a weekend of bliss and romance! The…

The United States is laid out in a series of straight lines and ninety-degree angles. If you look at any map of New York City or Washington D.C. you will see that the roads all run parallel to each other in a very particular and organized…

Torre Argentina is a Roman cat sanctuary built upon, it is believed, the sacred grounds where Roman Emperor Julius Caesar was stabbed by his rival Brutus in 44 B.C. The history of the cats’ residency began in 1929 when the sacred area of…

I loved the story of Heidi when I was a little girl, how she managed to mellow out her grumpy old grandpa, how she made friends with Peter and minded the goats, how she coped in big dirty Frankfurt despite her homesickness, how she…

Roman GuyIf you’re looking out the window as the thermometer plummets and the rain and snow fall, I’ve got great news for you—now’s the best time to plan a sunlit summer getaway! Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your summer…

My husband and I recently visited Prague in the Czech Republic.  During our visit, we wanted to have some authentic Czech experiences and read about the Czech Kitchen (Ceská Kuchyne) in our trusty Rick Steves Prague book.   According to…

The key to a successful trip to Rome, Italy is planning ahead.  I’m all about spontaneity and “winging it” while on vacation, but once you arrive in the bustling foreign city – it all gets a bit overwhelming because there is so much to do…

If you’re a fan of visiting your favorite show’s scenery and settings, the new ‘Game of Thrones’ filming location for season 7 of GOT will be in Spain! The cast and crew of the hit HBO series will be hitting the beaches in the Basque…

Travelling abroad is exhilarating and leads to viewing our world with fresh eyes. While ensuring a youthful and joyous perspective in the receptive traveller, certain experiences  can be a bit overwhelming, even for the most seasoned…

One of the places I visit every trip to Rome is Bartolucci, actually I visit the store several times each visit.  Bartolucci is an Italian wood carving shop and sells enchanting wood fairytale characters.  When I enter the shop I feel…