Hi, I’m Jess. My husband Matt and I have been traveling the world since 2015 - two backpacks, one laptop (me) and one bicycle (him). We aim to travel light and leave small footprints. Now, we begin a new chapter with the renovation of a historic apartment in Tuscany. We hope you will follow the adventure and reach out to say hello!
As soon as we set our backpacks down in Fivizzano, where we were house-sitting for a month, we began hearing tales of black magic. Apparently, this corner of northern Tuscany in the Lunigiana region is long famed for the inhabitants’ spell-conjuring ways. Superstitions and suspicions run high here and it’s no wonder with such dramatic history. … More Castles of Tuscany x 2 – Castello Della Verrucola
Driving through northern Tuscany’s Lunigiana region feels like drifting through a portal into a medieval fantasy. Ruins of once-glorious fortifications magically appear like apparitions on hilltops above as you wind around switchbacks hugging the river valley. Often referred to as, “the land of a hundred castles,” the region is rich in such fairytale imagery and … More Castles of Tuscany x 2: Castello dell’Aquila
I just finished Barbara Savage’s heartbreaking tale, Miles from Nowhere, about cycling around the world with her husband. Many times along the two-year journey she wonders if the relationship can survive the ups and downs of sustained travel (spoiler alert: happily, the relationship thrives. Yet, unfortunately tragedy still occurs – see, now you have to … More The Fine Art of Together-Travel
In every town, train station, hostel, and watering hole along the way, we seem to stumble across fellow travelers with colorful tales, interesting backstories, and helpful tips to share. “Faces” is intended to become a regular feature spotlighting those intrepid travelers who inspire us to keep exploring, seeking deeper connection, and celebrating this beautiful world. During … More People You Meet Along the Way: Ana & Eva, a.k.a. 2 Femmes
The ringing in of a new year initially brings mother nature’s more fickle and moody side to the surface, yet even with cold temps and possible snow and rain, it’s hard to deny the beauty of New York City in January. The city is a bit sleeper; the pace, a gear slower; and the mood, … More New York City in Images, His Fav 8
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