i was last in…
Nassau, Bahamas, trying to come up with the right word to describe this shade of blue.
Garden Tours:
A Weekend in Portland
With waterfalls, gardens, tulips, and Portlandia–Oregon’s largest city inevitably crept up on my travel list.
New Orleans’ Most Beautiful Home
This place might not look like much — the photos make it look particularly ominous — but it’s worth the visit.
National Arboretum: Don’t worry, no one will make you pronounce it
The U.S. National Arboretum has plenty of trees, but, hands down, the highlight is the Azalea Collection.
Road Trips:
Scared in Savannah: I-75 is only the beginning
Don’t underestimate the distance between Atlanta and Savannah. I-75 can be as scary as the ghosts of the Mercer Williams house.
Between Pennsylvania and New Jersey: Amish, Alpacas & the Poconos
Gas up and get ready for new insights, indulgent food, and adorable wildlife. Follow my road trip route and read my top three highlights.
(Road)Tripping in the Age of Covid
Among the many observations and suggestions I could possibly offer, I think there is really only one question that is top-of-mind for everyone planning a drive in the age of Covid: Where to pee?
Travel Stories:
Côte d’Azur in the Company of a Chef
The flavors of southern France can’t be summed up in one word, which is why it needs three: Provence-Alpes- Côte d’Azur.
A Guide to Papiamento: You’ll be Saying Bon Dia in No Time
To the ear, it sounds like Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch and African Creole – and I could not get enough of listening to it on the island.
Warmth & Happiness
From being in nature to socializing to taking time to enjoy a cup of coffee, the Scandi culture values a little warmth and a lot of happiness.
a little cuban goes a long way 