We recently visited the Amalfi Coast with a group of friends. It was a wonderful getaway that requires planes, trains and automobiles to get there; but totally worth it. Logistics: We flew into Rome, took the train from the airport to Salerno (connecting through Roma Termini) and then took the ferry from Salerno to Amalfi.... Continue Reading →
Seven Tips for an unforgettable experience in Ireland.
We were on the phone with friends this week, helping them plan a trip to Ireland. It brought us back to our trip to Dublin last year for our anniversary and the group I brought there several years ago. The reason I first wanted to visit Ireland was a book “Round Ireland with a Fridge.”... Continue Reading →
Why did I learn French? An American in Paris
In middle school, I decided to take French. I spent three years learning critical tips like the difference between Garçon and Garçon (one refers to a boy and one refers to a waiter). I also watched in-depth French instructional videos that helped me with the proper pronunciation of words like Fromage. Even as a young... Continue Reading →
How to Make the Most of a Long Layover
12 Hours in Beijing = tour the Great Wall There are those key moments in life when you are reminded of why the person you are with is your perfect travel buddy. The latest moment occurred a few months ago, when Lakisha looked at me and said, ͞So, we have to stop in Beijing on... Continue Reading →
Enjoy the journey, not just the destination: Five steps to making the most of your airport experience
My husband and I just returned from an international vacation in Crete, which featured a layover in Istanbul, and an overnight stay at an Air B&B in Athens. Our final location was absolutely breathtaking, but we also enjoyed the journey along the way. So often when people arrive at the airport, they focus on getting... Continue Reading →
2013 goals: Creating my first bucket list
I was reading a blog that I recently stumbled upon and was inspired to follow their lead. Lesley Carter lesleycarter.wordpress.com stated "people often make a bucket list when they think they might die. I want to make a bucket list to live." I agree! When people used to ask me why I traveled so much,... Continue Reading →