One of Acadia’s most popular photography sites is Otter Cliff, a vertical rock face that stands 110 feet above the Atlantic ocean. It is one of the highest headlands in North America, and was the site …
Maine’s Otter Cliff in the Morning
Canoeing In Maine
A few weeks back, Jon and I went camping in Maine’s Acadia National Park – a beautiful, coastal region with rocky outcrops, misty mornings, and gorgeous fall colors. I was excited for the trip, and agreed …
Where to Stay Next Time You’re in Italy
I get requests all the time for hotel recommendations. I think it’s because I am obsessive about researching and try to stay at the best locations available, but I also heavily consider price, style, and location. …
All Roads Lead to Rome
I’m taking you back to the sleepy, hot days of late August, to share this last post from my vacation in Italy! After a few days spent on the Italian Riviera and in Tuscany, Jon and I …
Scenes from Siena
Remember how I said the only time I visited Italy was when I was sixteen? Well, that was also the last time I was in Siena. My older sister was doing a summer abroad in the …
Val d’Orcia’s Fields of Gold
Welcome to the gentle hills and golden wheat fields of Tuscany’s Val d’Orcia. In the early morning light, the sun skims the top of the shapely land, bringing the dramatic lines along the horizon to life. …
Wading Around Italy’s Sestri Levante
I have not visited Italy since I was sixteen years old, and though I remember the beauty of the country, I failed to remember a lot of the specifics. So after visiting family in Saint-Tropez, we …
The Pastel Beauty of Aix-en-Provence
There’s nothing I love more than wandering through beautiful, Provençal towns! So after a few too many days sitting around in Saint-Tropez, we decided to jump in the car and get out of the neighborhood. The …
A Visit to Saint-Tropez’s Farmers Market
After living in San Francisco for years and being spoiled by some of the best produce in the world, I now have an obsession with farmers markets. Next to harvesting vegetables straight from the farm, the …
A Quick Guide to the Best of Santa Fe
Whether you’re passing through for a day on a road trip, or staying longer to explore, I’ve put together a short list of all my favorite Santa Fe spots (some we’ve visited more than just a …