Lake Maggiore Express: Breathtaking Day Trip
Italy day trip by boat and train on the Lake Maggiore Express Last Saturday was the one full day our group of five Travel Belles … Read more
Colorful Provence, France (Southern France Favorite)
Oh so colorful Provence, France, I’m talking to you! There is a very serious peril traveling to certain places. The colors of Provence constantly make … Read more
The Bad Belles of the Holiday Season
Last week you were introduced to a few of Europe’s most shady Christmas characters. This week to prove that societal inflicted anxiety that accompanies many Christmas traditions does not stop with the efforts of a few ugly paternal types whose existence plays bad cop to Santa Claus’s good, we bring you a few female holiday heavies.
The Fourth of July Report from Pawleys Island, SC
If you have been visiting The Travel Belles for a while you may know that I live in Myrtle Beach, and that one of my … Read more
What Vidalia Onions and French Champagne Have in Common
This week we compare Georgia’s Capital “V” Vidalia Onions to Capital “C” French Champagne. Bear with me.
6 Travel Safety Tips for Women
Travel safety tips to best prepare and protect yourself during travel Before even hitting the tarmac there are dozens of small decisions that any Belle … Read more
Dream Water: Peace on Earth in a Bottle
Dream Water put to the test on an overseas flight by a lousy travel sleeper For me sleeping the night before a big trip is … Read more
Aperitivo Hour on Piazza Savona in Alba, Italy
One of my favorite traditions in Italy is “Aperitivo” or taking a pre-dinner drink, either at home or at a bar to wet the appetite. Aperitivo is often accompanied with some food, but the traditional intent is not to spoil the appetite before the meal to follow.
