To me, Italy is one of the best countries to travel solo. There is so much to see and to experience. And yes, while it is a romantic place to share with a special someone, there is also a lot to explore on your own. But, if you want some companionship, Italy is an…
One of the best things about traveling for me is connecting with the local people. Sometimes it’s your hostess at the guesthouse where you are staying. Sometimes it’s a waiter at a restaurant. Sometimes it’s an owner of a shop. Often, these are brief moments in time that may only last a few minutes. Some…
As I approach that big 5-0 birthday, I think I’m getting more and more philosophical about life – and more importantly how much my life has changed in the last decade. Travel has played a huge roll in those changes, travel and the loss of my mom. However, the loss of my mom is…
As I sit on the doorstep of a new decade – I’ll turn 50 in less than 2 months – I thought about how I began this decade…on a 20 hour bus ride in Argentina with my then-boyfriend. It’s been a crazy decade filled with adventure, travel, love and loss. But, I thought about…
I could sit here and complain about what a shitty year this has been. I could tell you I have nothing to be thankful for this year. The loss of my mom is the hardest thing I’ve ever had to go through. And it has forever changed me. But, gosh, I think about how…
I’m not changing my mind. I know. How can this be so in light of the weekend’s events? Last week I said that I don’t think the world is unsafe. I don’t believe it’s any more dangerous or crazier than it was 100 years ago or even 1000 years ago. I stand by this.…
