Imagine going to dinner at a stranger’s house, eating an excellent meal with a group of other unknowns and paying at the end of the evening. Sounds odd, doesn’t it? But this is exactly the premise on which London’s supper club phenomenon is based.
Chocoholics Unite at the Eurochocolate Festival in Perugia, Italy
Forget the sweeping views of the Umbrian countryside, the exquisite architecture, and the inspired regional dishes. People flock to this decidedly chilly hill-town for one thing and one thing only: chocolate.
Full Moon Paddle: Lake Wingra
Whether you know it or not, a Full Moon Paddle near wherever it is you call home, may be just what the doctor ordered.
Belle Views from Rome: Madonna and the Traffic Light
As usual, Eleonora brings us her own lovely perspective with another one of her unusual photos of Rome (and cool story to go with it!) for this week’s Belle Views.
A View, Survival and Sancerre Wine
I climbed the tower and am now sitting at Cafe des Arts in the central square in Sancerre, France drinking wine by myself.
I’m calling it a reward. And it is glorious.
Tips for Road Tripping in Germany
Getting the most from your European road trip is all about knowing how to use, but not overuse modern technology.
The Country Escape of Marie Antoinette of France
Every part of Versailles is stunning, but the hamlet is my favorite. The part where I feel I could putter away in the garden and milk cows with a queen of France.
Living in the Slow Food Lane in Bra, Italy
We wondered strongly if all this fine-living was accessible to the average traveler, so packing up our wondrously-small Renault Clio, we hit the road with only our trusty Lonely Planet, and pasta-loving appetites, to guide us. Unfortunately, the truffle pig had to stay at home.
Puppy Pub Crawl for Tilly the Bull Mastiff
A beauty queen of titanic proportions, Tilly’s aisle-blocking 110 pound stature intimidates smaller dogs and children. Occasionally, she lets out a deep, resonant bark. Today, on a sunny late-summer Sunday, a crowd has noisily entered the pub, and Tilly barks to announce her presence. Pub-goers chuckle at the bid for attention, charmed by our gentle giant.
Southeast New Mexico with the Grandkids
A recent trip to southeast New Mexico reminded me of the challenges and joys of traveling with children under 10. To be exact our nine, seven and five year old grandchildren accompanied my husband and me to visit Carlsbad Caverns National Park and White Sands National Monument while their parents enjoyed a second honeymoon. It was [...]
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