Here we are, on the last day of 2016. It’s hard to not get reflective and a tiny bit sappy today, right? Recently I pulled up the post I wrote on the first day of 2016. It reminded me what it felt like to be on the ‘before’ side of everything that this year held. We… Read More 2016 in review
In the midst of a history-laden trip, we tried to balance out the intellectual stimulation and big cities with small towns and active, nature-oriented fun! Enter: Chamonix. The links above contain affiliate links, which means I get a few cents (at no extra cost to you) if you book or buy something via that link. This… Read More The best of Chamonix
Summertime in Chamonix means paragliding! I received no compensation for writing this post and all opinions are my own. The links above contain affiliate links, which means I get a few cents (at no extra cost to you) if you book or buy something via that link. This helps me keep costs down and posts up!… Read More Jumping off the Alps in Chamonix
When I asked friends where to visit in Italy, they universally said Florence. Here’s why you should go! The links above contain affiliate links, which means I get a few cents (at no extra cost to you) if you book or buy something via that link. This helps me keep costs down and posts up! All… Read More The best things to see in Florence!
You know those places that you know will be fun or beautiful or meaningful, and then you get there and its so much more so than you thought possible? Florence’s Duomo was that for me. The links above contain affiliate links, which means I get a few cents (at no extra cost to you) if you book or… Read More Exploring Florence’s Duomo
San Gimignano is a tiny medieval town nestled into the Tuscan countryside. It’s a lovely place to day trip from the bigger cities, or do as we did and stay for a few days! The links above contain affiliate links, which means I get a few cents (at no extra cost to you) if you book… Read More Travel Guide: San Gimignano, Italy
For foreign tourists, Normandy has one main draw: the famous WWII beaches that represent the turning of the tide against Nazi control. But Normandy has so much to offer! Read on for more. The links above contain affiliate links, which means I get a few cents (at no extra cost to you) if you book or… Read More How to explore Normandy