Many years ago, I had the lucky experience of spending my spring break in Copenhagen while my husband was traveling there on a business trip. Spring break is one of the perks of being a teacher! While he worked, I got a chance to roam the city alone with no particular agenda each day. Looking … More Five Days in Copenhagen
Is Hawaii a good destination for families with young kids? Absolutely! That is if your kids like to be outside, swim, explore nature, enjoy epic playgrounds, and devour the best shave ice ever! Hawaii’s beaches are the best playgrounds for all ages! My kids absolutely loved playing, snorkeling, body boarding, and swimming with sea turtles … More Hawaii Family Vacation: Island of Hawaii & Kauai Itinerary
The traveler sees what he sees, the tourists sees what he has come to see. ~ Gilbert K. Chesterton COLOMBO, SRI LANKA December 26 & January 3, 2015 Colombo was a starting and ending point for our road trip around hill country and the south of Sri Lanka. I arrived with very little expectations. What … More Colombo, Sri Lanka: Eating & Exploring
As with any journey, who you travel with can be more important than your destination. – Unknown TAIWAN July 31 – August 10, 2013 It’s been over a year since I traveled to Taiwan and with that much time between, my retelling is not as acute as I would like. One thing is for sure; … More Two Couples, One Car and the Island of Taiwan
A soup like this is not the work of one man. It is the result of a constantly refined tradition. There are nearly a thousand years of history in this soup. – Willa Cather HANOI, VIETNAM July 25 – 31, 2013 Thank Goodness for Smart Phones & A Little Faith Jonathan and I have found … More A Week in Vietnam: Part One
I want to be with those who know secret things or else alone. ~ Rainer Maria Rilke The Secret I love Rilke’s quote above. But really, who doesn’t want to be with someone who knows all the secrets? For example, if you happen to live in NYC you may remember the all too recent Speakeasy … More The Secret to Traveling in Croatia
The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page. – St. Augustine SPLIT, CROATIA July 22 – 24, 2012 Choosing Croatia for our Honeymoon Several years ago, shortly after getting engaged, Jonathan and I were out to dinner and having a lovely conversation with our waiter. He had traveled … More Croatia is for Lovers: Part 1 – Split & Trojir
Writing and travel broaden your ass if not your mind and I like to write standing up. – Earnest Hemingway BUDAPEST, HUNGARY Day Three The Ultimate Cure for a Hangover So over a week of indulging heavy food, drinking, celebrating and traveling…my body was coming undone. My third day in Budapest started a bit rough. … More You Won’t Go Hungry in Hungary! Day Three
Architecture in general is frozen music. – Friedrich von Schelling BUDAPEST, HUNGARY July 18 – 22, 2012 Budapest in 10: Romantic Wine Divided city Goulash Danube Ruin bars Wordly Castles Paprika Architectural paradise The honeymoon continues… Arrival Day After a very long day on the train from Prague to Budapest we finally arrive to our hotel. … More You Won’t Go Hungry in Hungary! Day One
Traveling on an Empty Stomach 