Arriving at 4:30 am into Keflavík International Airport wasn’t the easiest way to start the trip, but I was thrilled that …
Snowy Reykjavík and a Soak in the Blue Lagoon
Among the Wildflowers of Gordes
I wish I could spend most every day in the south of France, but since I can’t, I’ll have to …
My Great American Road Trip – Miss Eva Goes to Washington
Our trip to Magnolia Plantation knocked our schedule back farther than we anticipated, so we found ourselves leaving for D.C. at …
My Great American Road Trip – Our Route Through A Delicate South
With New Orleans in our rearview mirror we took a short two hour drive northeast to Mobile, Alabama to spend …
The 3 Best Hipster Coffee Shops in Paris
I love Parisian cafés. The marble table tops, rimmed in brass, with elaborate cast-iron feet; the colorful awnings with French …
A Visit to the Versailles Gardens in Winter
A few weeks ago I reminisced about my last visit to Versailles in the late fall. Around this time last …
Paris is Always a Good Idea for Thanksgiving
There’s a scene from the wonderfully cheesy, Drew Barrymore movie Ever After that has stuck with me. Angelica Houston’s evil …
Wandering New York City’s Roosevelt Island
I’ve been curious about this little island for a few years. A friend of ours has family there, so each …
My Great American Road Trip – Magical New Orleans
After hours of driving in the dark, through what seemed to be raised highways above trees, we arrived in New …
My Great American Road Trip – In the Heart of Austin
We had a relaxing visit to Austin, Texas, staying with wonderful friends. Our plans were to spend one night and head …