The ideals of the Slow Food movement have seeped into daily life in Piedmont, Italy.
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Pink Lilies, Three Year Old Fillies and the Louisville, Kentucky, Version of Prom
Going to The Kentucky Oaks I felt like I was going to the prom all over again. This time, however, I loved my date enough to have been married to ... Read more
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Going Solo Can Be Good for You | Adventurous & Safe Women’s Travel
Solo Travel for Women. Is it actually good for your health? We think so. Traveling alone for some may be a daunting thought. Visions of your plane landing with no ... Read more
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In Paris 5 Reasons to Look Up
When we go to Paris we are determined to climb almost every flight of stairs we can pay to go up. This is understandable. We climb them all because that is what we do.
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Historian Chris Frame Takes a Trip Down Under on Queen Mary 2
Le sigh. Be sure to see the video below that gives a wonderful insider’s look at what it would be like to cruise on the Queen Mary 2. Amazing! Thank ... Read more
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Tips for Women Traveling in Mexico | Solo Female Travel
One of the reasons we love to travel is to encounter new situations even if they may make us a bit uncomfortable. Figuring out how to deal with them can ... Read more
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Visit Montenegro: Small Country with a Rich History on the Adriatic
I was glued to the passenger window as we drove along the rugged coastline, past villages of white-washed buildings and red-tiled roofs, close to towering hills dotted with scrub brush and stately cypress. We took a cheery red and white ferry across the bay, admiring the vacation homes tucked along…
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Morning Boat Ride Around the Croatian Islands
We found a portly elderly couple, the man strong and silent, his wild-haired wife bossing him around and ordering him to take us to the island. We probably paid too much – about $25 for a one hour ride – but they were so cute and hilarious we couldn't say…
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3 Reasons to Fight the Urge to Avoid Las Vegas
When I ask people why they don’t like Las Vegas, the answer is usually some variation on the many stereotypes that rise from the commercialization and publicity of Sin City. People who haven’t visited Las Vegas for themselves seem to assume that the streets are paved with slot machines, beer…