Journaling The Journey
Madrid in a Day, can it really be done? The answer is a resounding yes. Of course this super walkable and lively city deserves a lot more time. However, if you just have one day in Madrid, then let’s maximize it and pack as much as possible into this fabulous city visit. I have spent […]
Madrid, the buzzing capital of Spain, is one of my favorite cities. I have been coming here since the 1980’s when my Mom and I decided to spend a summer traipsing through Europe together. Ah, such great memories…. When visiting Madrid, it’s tempting to stay inside the capital’s lively plazas and art museums. But some […]
Rob and I have been visiting London since the early 1990’s when we traveled for over a year with our toddler son. This city has grown and morphed through the decades to become one of the most exquisite and walkable cities in the world! Although this 2 days in London itinerary doesn’t include everything – […]
The Afitos Kassandra Greece Peninsula is one of those super special places where you are close to amenities yet still quite remote (if you want to be). Our favorite thing to do here is settle into one of the great guesthouses near Afitos Beach and wander the peninsula surrounded by crystal clear water and white […]
My earliest memories of the beaches in Alicante were when Rob and I (and our toddler son) traipsed through Spain during the early 1990’s. So much has changed since then, especially in the highly touristy areas of Costa Blanca that the beaches in Alicante are part of. Many new hotels, resorts, restaurants and overall eateries […]
Akrotiri beaches, and the southwestern edge of Santorini that they sit on, were our first stops on Santorini. Why? Well, this is the historical Akrotiri peninsula which is far less touristy than the busy and splashy Oia. This region isn’t just a collection of secluded beaches; it’s a journey through time, a feast for the […]
Milan may not be the most popular destination in our beloved Italy. Yet, it is one of the best transportation hubs in the country and reaches almost anywhere by train. There are many unique day trips from Milan Italy making it a great place to travel from…if only for a day or two. If you […]
When a close friend asked us to accompany him to Italy for the month of January, we thought Italy in January – are you nuts?! Well, it was one of the best decisions that we have made. Imagine some of the most sacred and difficult to get into places in the world with few tourists […]
Traveling through Italy in the early 1980s on my own as a teenager, I was looking for adventure. The last thing that was on my mind was the best dining in Florence Italy. However, at this point in our lives, each time that Rob and I return here, we are always on the hunt to […]
Rome to me is a magical place. You see, I used to live here as a child and every time we visit, I feel like I am home. The wafts of fresh pasta, pizza and every other type of gastronomic delicacy wafting through the air just makes me hungrier than I have ever been. Because […]