Latest Experiences
Cinque Terre Italy
The Italian Riviera. That just sounds so glamorous. I imagined yachts and fancy hotels that might be more for show than relaxation. I’m also not a beach person, so when my husband Jim and I planned a trip to Italy for our 25th anniversary I was not thinking about the Italian Riviera or any riviera…
My favorite hilltowns of Italy: Pienza
Pienza is a small hilltop village in the beautiful Val d’Orcia. The drive in is lovely as the winding road reveals a sight that may look familiar–it was the filming location of Franco Zeffirelli’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’. Pienza is located on the crest of a hill overlooking the Val d’Orcia. It was established in the…
Venice
Venice is hard to describe in words but I’ll do my best to do it justice. Venice is a place you have to experience. I like it when it’s the off-season and the crowds are more sparse. I like it on a misty day when the lagoon looks otherworldly and infinite. I like to get…
Get new content delivered directly to your inbox.
Life is a journey 