Do you have a traveler in your life? If you’re looking for fun travel gifts…something every traveler needs… the perfect book for wanderlust…or a gadget to streamline a trip, you’re in the right place! This is a very comprehensive list of unique travel gifts—gifts travelers will actually want—with plenty of inspired options for every budget. […]
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Winter in Europe: 22 Best Places to Go
Wondering where to enjoy winter in Europe? Just as Autumn in Europe is lovely, winter is also an incredible season to visit. Central and Northern Europe are winter wonderlands. In southern Europe, brilliant sunshine lights up the turquoise Mediterranean Sea. Glimpse the mystical Northern Lights. Go dog sledding. Or visit a Norwegian reindeer farm. With […]
Memory is a Funny Thing…My Journey Back to Poitiers 32 Years Later
Memory is a funny thing…Sometimes triggers are predictable—any Talking Heads tune transports me instantly back to my college dorm—while other times, memories can hijack your reality out of the blue. When I stepped into the square in front of the Hôtel de Ville in Poiters, France 22 days ago, I wondered which memories might wash […]
15 Best Towns in Provence, France: Charming Must-See Villages
It’s a good life in the south of France, and it’s a great place to travel with kids. The best towns in Provence are romantic hilltop villages around the corner from dreamy lavender fields or small hamlets offering lazy sun-drenched days by the sea. From the Luberon and Rhone Valley to Marseilles and the fishing […]
California in December: 14 Ideas for The Perfect Getaway
California in December is a special treat! As the rest of the country is zipping into down coats and pondering snowplows, California weather in December is frequently gorgeous – soothing sunshine, with just scattered rain showers and slightly cooler temperatures. California is one of the very best places to visit in the US in December. […]