(Less Than) 24 Hours in Lucerne, Switzerland
I found myself unexpectedly charmed by Lucerne (Luzern). Because we were staying with friends in the Geneva area, most of our itinerary was short half-day and…
Exploring the Towns of the French Riviera
I mean, would you look at that water?! The French Riviera is basically shorthand for luxury—crisp glasses of cold rosé on private balconies, yachts floating…
Why Riomiaggiore Is My Favorite Cinque Terre Town
I think maybe it’s hardest to write about the places we love the most. At least that’s the excuse I’m using to explain why I’ve…
Falling In Love with Quirky Reykjavik, Iceland
Rather like with Tel Aviv, I hadn’t really planned to spend time in Reykjavik beyond just using it for a base to sleep on our…
Clonmacnoise Monastery, Ireland: A Road Trip Must-See
I’m finally rounding out all the little nooks and crannies of Ireland that we got to explore on our Ireland roadtrip. This one is small…
New Zealand Explorations: Nelson & Abel Tasman National Park
Idyllic. That’s the word that comes to mind when I think about the week we spent in the area around Nelson, New Zealand, in the…
The Best Travel Pillows For Different Sleepers
Oh, sleep. Why are you so elusive??? (I’m writing this from a hotel room, so this question is even more relevant than usual…) I am…
How To Take Switzerland’s Golden Pass Train
I have never had more trouble or felt more frustrated planning a trip than with Switzerland. It’s somewhat counter-intuitive, because you’d think their super punctual,…
Spending A Day With England’s Salisbury, Stonehenge, & Stourhead Gardens
You’re spoiled for choice when it comes to English day trips, particularly a day trip from London. But after trying several in my two-week stay,…
A Day Trip to Medieval Regensburg, Germany
When my mom and I dragged my dad on our first “just the three of us” Europe trip maaaaaaany moons ago, our first adventure was…
My Favorite Summer Beach Reads
To me, sitting by the pool with a piña colada and my Kindle is pure bliss. And every time I plan a beach or pool…