The Bund, Shanghai’s iconic and stunning waterfront One of the world’s most fascinating cities, Shanghai is a kaleidoscope of contrasts, where traditions steeped in history co-exist with futuristic technology, innovative architecture, and prominent international stature. Polished skyscrapers live alongside ancient…
My best friend Amy, my once traveling partner many years ago (come travel with me again, Big A!), likes to say When life gives you eggs, make eggnog. Some say Amy is a true genius…a wealth of knowledge if you…
Breathtaking views sweep across Colombia’s Valle de Cocora It’s a wondrous, gorgeous world out there just waiting to be explored. So why are so many of us afraid of it? Why do so many people choose not to travel?…
At first glance, you might think that we’re in some kind of winter wonderland and wondering if T will stop at nothing (even subzero temperatures) to take his shirt off. While my husband certainly enjoys showing off his physique whenever an opportunity…
I’m not exactly what you would call a Bob Dylan fan. I can probably name three of his songs–and I’m only certain that he actually sings two of them. And while I highly doubt that Mr. Dylan and I share a…
Mention that you’re traveling to Colombia and there’s a good chance that some people will respond in a questioningly, if not disapprovingly, manner and immediately rattle off words like: kidnapping, drugs, Narcos, Miss Universe, just to name a few. But to those…
Like the rest of the world, I’ve got Britain on my mind. And while so much uncertainty continues to surround the whole Brexit decision, there are two things about London and its environs that I’m quite sure of: 1.) I enjoyed…
If you take one day trip from Paris, make it Versailles. Ok, full disclaimer: this was the only day trip we took from Paris, so I really have nothing to compare it to. But it’s my blog, so I can really…
One of our very favorite things to do is to visit wineries (I mean, who doesn’t enjoy some good wine tasting?). From Napa & Sonoma Valleys in California to Willamette Valley in Oregon, to Niagara-on-the-Lake in Ontario, Canada, we have…
I’m going to offer an invaluable piece of advice. Are you ready? This is pretty life-changing, so pay attention. Seriously. Stop looking at your phone (unless you’re reading this post on your phone…then by all means, don’t even think about…