Labyrinth, by Kate Mosse, was the book which led me to Carcassonne, a town in the South of France. In simple terms, this is a time-slip, grail-quest novel, but this does it would be a disservice to say this book is just like The Da Vinci Code. Labyrinth is not…
A French cooking memoir that moves to the top of the reading pile Whenever I am asked the question “If you won the lottery where would you do?” my first ... Read more
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 usually out of the question. ... Read more
Down with the hair scrunchie! Up with the easy!
When it comes to this whole “packing light” movement, I’ll be the first to admit I’m a bit hopeless. I like taking a few of my pretty things with me ... Read more
Bookstores, Italian Food & Italy Where is human nature so weak as in the bookstore? ~ Henry Ward Beecher ~ I would add to that, “as in front of Italian food.” ... Read more
Travel Book Reviews: The Good Girl’s Guide to Getting Lost, A Memoir of Three Continents, Two Friends, and One Unexpected Adventure by Rachel Friedman This one is simply about a ... Read more
Folding Wellington Boots are chic and easy to travel with and, most importantly, will guarantee you warm, dry feet if a little rain does try to dampen your holiday spirits.
Before my continental carry-on even arrived, it occurred to me that Lipault bags appear to be made for the Travel Belle. Known for their feather-weight design and offered in a plethora ... Read more