I can’t say that Paris was a destination that was high on my list when I was in my 30’s. But, after watching Pixar’s Ratatouille countless times, I decided I had to go. I mean, thinking about Remy’s expression as he comes out of the sewer and realizes he’s in Paris…well, Remy’s excitement and child-like…
Do you dream of Paris? I find myself doing this every now and again. After a conversation with a friend who was recently there for the first time and hearing her gush over it, I thought back to my one and only visit to the City of Lights… It was early June and I had…
As soon as we crossed the border I could feel it. Even on that speeding train I could tell. We were in Italy. Italia! The vibe was different. I sensed that crazy Italianness (I think I just made up a new word) in my bones. While I really love Switzerland (it’s beautiful), Italy has my…
Venice is beautiful. It’s touristy. It’s living history. It’s artistic. It’s sinking. And it’s stinky. But, love it or love it “not so much”, it is intriguing. This is a Venice love story. Tranquility. I can’t believe it. There are only a few locals hurrying off to work as I run through Piazza…
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…
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…
