I have to admit that I’m really loving Piedmont Italy. I’ll be writing more detailed posts about this incredible region in Northern Italy in the coming weeks and months, but I want to start with a few things I’ve discovered about Piemonte. World class wines If you know anything about wine, then you know…
Casole d’Elsa was that hill town “over there” that I looked at daily from the terrace at Antico Borgo di Tignano, the agriturismo where I was staying. I could see the cluster of buildings, picking out the bell tower and a smaller crenelated tower that looked like a castle keep. But, since I hadn’t heard…
Fanad Head Lighthouse has to be one of the best sites in all of Ireland. I mean, who out there doesn’t love a lighthouse set in a gorgeous location? Lighthouses evoke feelings of hope, sorrow and longing. You imagine a young woman pining to see her young man again, hoping that he is safe as…
I’m sure there’s disagreement over the best towns in Umbria. I mean, after all, we all tend to our favorite towns in any given country or region. Right? So I feel like I take these lists with a grain of salt, as the saying goes. And you should probably take this list with a grain…
Travel to Slovenia is on the rise. It’s definitely one of the hot destinations in Europe. I’ve personally wanted to travel to Slovenia since about 2014. And so finally(!) I’m going this year. I’m so excited to see this little country that everyone raves about. From the beautiful capital city of Ljubljana to the mountains…
There are probably at least one hundred best drives in Ireland. Seriously. Every road you drive down is scenic, gorgeous, stunning and breathtaking. This is because Ireland is so beautiful. Okay. I might be a bit biased due to all my trips to this enchanting country that I love. But it’s true. And I believe…
