17 Dreamy Small Towns in Italy Near Florence
Florence is the capital city of the Tuscany region in Italy. Noted for its significant Renaissance art, architecture and monuments, Florence is the home to many world-famous museums and galleries.…
Best Things to Do In Malta and Gozo
Post updated 14 March, 2022 What do you do when your company is bought out, you know you'll be out of work for a month or so, and your new…
The Great Ball Game House at the Castle
9 Fun and Unique Things to Do in Prague
Updated 1/1/2022 As you arrive at the train station in Czechia, one of the first fun and unique things to do in Prague may be to crowd around an old…
7 Best Day Trips in Italy for Photographers
I LOVE Italy. I love picturesque day trips in Italy. The small towns, the winding streets, the beautiful doorways and passageways, the quaint architecture. I love it all. I love…
Touring Normandy on the Best 4th of July Ever
It worked out in our vacation scheduling that Chris, our girls, and I were able to tour the cemeteries, battlefields, fortifications, and beaches of Normandy on the 4th of July…
5 Delightful Days in Switzerland
Ever since I read "Heidi" as a young girl, Switzerland has been on my bucket list. It is doubtful that my husband ever read this iconic children's book, but Switzerland…
Abbey in Melk, Austria
3 Memorable Days in Vienna with Teens
On our first afternoon in Vienna, Austria, Amy was sick and Misha just needed some downtime. Sometimes travel is like that—travel with teenagers especially—and you just have to roll with…
Riquewihr Fountain
6 Charming European Towns to Explore
Chris and I are always looking for charming European towns to add to our travel Itinerary. We think we discovered a few you might just love as well. Ghent, Belgium…
Prague Favorite Photos from 2019
My Prague Favorite Photos Have you always wanted to venture across the Charles Bridge, visit the beautiful Prague Castle, or view the Prague Astronomical Clock? Grab your camera (affiliate) and…
Flower Box
Awesome Photos of Austria from 2019
We spent our days touring in Austria with our daughters. Read more about our experiences here in 3 Memorable Days in Vienna with Teens. We visited the Melk Abbey, rode…
Old Town Gruyere, Switzerland
Favorite Photos of France from 2019
Chris and I spent 5 Spectacular Days in the South of France in 2018, and were anxious to return with our girls in 2019. We loved visiting Evian-les-Bains and staying…
Tremmelbach, Switzerland
Beautiful Swiss Vistas from 2019
If Italy is my favorite, then Switzerland is Chris' favorite. We stayed along the French side of Lake Geneva during our visit to the land of beautiful Swiss vistas and…
Moulin in Luberon Valley
Favorite Photos of France from 2018
Chris and I spent 5 spectacular days in the South of France, and it was delightful. It was the middle of November, so not exactly warm, but we had our…
Blue Hole, Gozo
Malta and Gozo: Favorite Photos from 2018
My favorite photos of the Republic of Malta and the island of Gozo from 2018. What do you do when your company is acquired and your new job doesn't start…
Rugantino's in Rome
Favorite Photos of Italy from 2018
I LOVE Italy! Ciao Italia! If given the choice, I would choose it as a destination every time. I love Venice and Rome, Florence and Pompeii. The small towns and…
Hallstatt, Austria
Favorite Photos of Austria from 2018
My favorite photos of Austria from 2018. Even if it was our first overseas trip without our oldest daughter. We spent 3 memorable days in Vienna with our other two…
Guards Segovia, Spain
Favorite Photos of Spain from 2017
Exploring with a companion is so much more fun for me than exploring on my own. Chris and I took day trips to Toledo and Segovia. And we had the…
Varenna, Italy Vines
Favorite Photos of Italy 2017
My husband, Chris, and I traveled to Italy for business meetings for him and exploring for me. Hey, I got to hang out at Lake Como for the day! Can…