In planning for my Mom’s 65th birthday, she shared with us her desire to treat us to an all-expenses paid trip to Italy. She and her husband reserved a villa ... Read more
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We’ll Take The Cologne (Germany), The Chocolate And The Beer Bike
I could say that I came to Cologne to see the Cathedral, the most popular sight in the city. I could say I came to see the Medieval Old Town or the remains from the city’s Roman Empire era. I’d be lying. No, I came for chocolate, the chocolate museum.…
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Confessions And Revelations Of A Bag Lady
My theory has long been that if you can’t sort things into bags, you likely don’t need them. The task was to figure out which bags were essential for a ... Read more
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Trying Out Tirana, Albania, with a Five Year Old Travel Belle
Despite it’s difficult past, modern-day Albania is just the offbeat destination for this mom and a young Travel Belle in-training. It is increasingly hard to find unusual or offbeat destinations ... Read more
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Chocolate And Castles In Astorga, Spain
Like many girls, I am in a long-term love affair with chocolate, and have a weakness for fairytale castles. Imagine my delight when I happened across a small town which combined the two. Not so surprising, you might be thinking, if I were in Belgium, or Switzerland perhaps. In fact,…
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Off-Season Magic in Lago di Garda, Italy
In mid-March, warming weather rouses the tiny castle town of Sirmione like a drowsy debutante. I’ve chosen to visit Sirmione of all the towns around Lago di Garda because I have, admittedly, a girlish fondness for castles. And all too fitting, my mom is with me on this trip to…
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Munich Day Trip to Neuschwanstein Castle
“I want to see Sleeping Beauty’s Castle. You know, the one built by the crazy king.” I told my friend. “You say that like there was only one crazy king in history,” was her reply. She had a point. Not knowing how to get remotely close to correctly pronouncing Neuschwanstein…
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The Ultimate Carry-on Bag for Digital Nomads
Sophisticated travelers know that when it comes to packing for a trip having the right travel bag is a must. You want a bag with flexibility, room for all your ... Read more
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Taking a Bike Tour of The Big Apple
What comes to mind when you think of New York City? For most, it means larger than life skyscrapers with bustling sidewalks and streets filled with bumper to bumper taxis. ... Read more