2015 is almost over and when I look back on this year I’m a little unsure on how I would sum it up. In some ways it was truly spectacular. I went on a press trip with my best friends. I happily survived my long ...Read More

For as long as I can remember, I had wanted to visit Sicily. It’s the one place in the world where I can trace a certain genealogical connection, the food was supposed to be some of Italy’s best, and, of course, everyone raves about ...Read More

At the end of every month I like wrap up my favorite moments, posts, Instagrams, and meals while giving a behind the scenes look at some of the moments that otherwise wouldn’t make the blog. Wow. Could this month have gone any more differently than ...Read More

In college I loved traveling with my girlfriends. Every summer we’d fly down to Florida for a week of cocktails, relaxing on the beach, and delicious dinners out. Sometimes we’d throw in a cultural or adventure activity too, just to balance things out. There were road ...Read More

While I write mostly about my travels in Europe and Asia, it was actually Canada that was my first international love. Exotic, I know? Because I grew up about 30 miles from the Canadian border, I had ample chance to visit this country. As ...Read More

For as long as I can remember I’ve wanted to visit Sicily. It wasn’t just the beautiful coast or Mt. Etna’s towering presence over the eastern half of the island or the cuisine or the local wine that enticed me, but it was also ...Read More