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 …
Scenes from Siena
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 …
Camping and Night Photography At Chaco Culture
The deserts of New Mexico have some of the darkest night skies in the country. Out in the middle of an open plateau, you’re finally able to get away from the overwhelming light pollution and see …
Le Pavillon de Musique de la Comtesse du Barry
When I first laid eyes on Le Pavillon de Musique de la Cometesse du Barry in Louveciennes, France, I fell in love. The building is extraordinary, has a history worth writing home about, and was built …
Exploring Bandelier National Monument
A visit to Santa Fe isn’t complete without a stop at Bandelier National Monument, one of my favorite places to explore in New Mexico. It is the home of the Ancestral Puebloans and dates back to …
48 Hours in Montréal
A few weeks back we decided on an impromptu trip to Montréal. It was still cool and gloomy at home and summer wasn’t quite here, so Jon suggested we go someplace new for a few days. …