Have you heard of the Tour du Mont Blanc? I’ve had a crush on this long distance hike for a couple of years. And since I completed the West Highland Way in Scotland back in May — another of my trail crushes — the Tour du Mont Blanc is now the trail I’m obsessing over.…
When I talk about travel in Europe, most folks think about history — stately castles, museums filled with classic art work, walled cities, small villages with cobblestone lanes and sites such as the Colosseum in Rome. Many people don’t connect Europe with nature and outdoor pursuits like hiking or kayaking. They don’t think about mountains,…
For a gal who loves vineyards and mountains (and history), you’d think I’d have spent more time in France. But I haven’t. 4 amazing days in Paris (which I loooovvve) is all I’ve seen of France. “Why?” you ask. Good question. It’s not that I don’t have a list of places to go in one…
Italy. When I say Italy, what do you think of? The ancient Colosseum in Rome? Colorful, crumbling buildings sitting along the canals of Venice? The rolling hills lined with grapevines of Tuscany? Yes. Italy is those things. But it’s so much more. Do you know what I see of when I think of Italy? I…
So, when I say Europe, I bet you don’t think of national parks, do you? I’m sure when you think of Europe, you think of grand cities like Paris and Rome. You think of gorgeous works of art by Van Gogh and Monet. Architecture by Gaudi or Brunelleschi. And you probably think of small…
