I am personal travel planner, photographer and writer who loves to wander this beautiful world we live in. My favorite things to do when I arrive in a new place are to run to get the lay of the land, to wander about with my camera in hand, and to meet the locals and other travelers. Every day is a new experience!!

The Airfare Game

The airline game is one you just have to play, like it or not. If you go to websites like Kayak, Expedia, Momondo, or Skyscanner on a regular basis you might see an airfare jump all over the place depending on a number of factors. But, there are some things you can do to get…

A “Must” In Paris

There is so much to do and see in Paris. The Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, the Louvre. Cafes, shops, gardens. So much to do, so little time. If you only have a few days, my one museum pick would be the Musée d’Orsay. This building, once a train station and hotel, was built in 1900…

Jewel of the Costa del Sol

Nerja sits on the Costa del Sol of southern Spain in the Andalucia region. It was once a sleepy fishing village, but now tourism is its main industry. However, the men still fish. And, it has escaped the influx of concrete high rises that has blighted much of the Costa del Sol. It’s a lovely…

The Pull of Coastal Oregon

“There is not a lot to do in Yachats, Oregon, but that is what makes this seaside hamlet such a great destination.” – travelguideofamerica.com Perfect, I thought. This was what I needed. After ending a 6 year relationship 3 months ago, I yearned to go somewhere to heal, to rejuvenate my spirit. This remote coastal town…

Postcard From Venice

Venice, Venezia, is one of those iconic cities that I think everyone should see at least once. It’s beguiling. It’s impossible. It’s dripping with art and history. It’s gorgeous. If you go, try not to visit in the summer as it can be very busy and prices go up. I went in June and it…