Arriving at 4:30 am into Keflavík International Airport wasn’t the easiest way to start the trip, but I was thrilled that our first stop was going to be the Blue Lagoon, which opened at 8. I’ve been …
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 just enjoy it when I can. The town of Gordes, nestled quite nicely in the Provence …
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 around 5 o’clock – much later than was wise. Charleston -> Washington, D.C. Distance: 531 miles …
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 night. Mobile had a nice bed and breakfast, so we thought it best to get …
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 scrawl; chic wicker seats braided in a perfect, repeating pattern. I can even appreciate the waiters …
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 year we were looking at wedding venues, but managed to fit in a few visits around …
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 stepmother relishes the thought that her daughter just won over the prince. She brags, “Paris at …
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 time they visited from California, they were always making the trek from Roosevelt Island to meet …
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 Orleans at 11pm. Google maps took us through small, winding streets and I could see the …
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 out the next morning, but I was having such a nice visit we decided to hang out …