Tag: travel

River Dream, Private Garden, or Sunny Charm: Home Search Lucca, Italy: V. 2.0

January 25, 2022

A bone-chilling buzz from a drill breaking through into stone walls built to withstand centuries. The clang of hammers ricocheting from one dwelling to another, echoing in waves along the cobblestones. Metal scraping metal like tapered fingernails across a chalkboard. Voices of workers rising and falling in a head-scratching, spin-cycle of disagreement and debate. For … More River Dream, Private Garden, or Sunny Charm: Home Search Lucca, Italy: V. 2.0

Your Questions Answered – Lucca Biennale 2021

September 2, 2021

When the editor of Tuscany’s Grapevine magazine asked if I would be interested in writing a story about Lucca Biennale for the September issue, I jumped at the chance to dig deeper and find out more about this event which has long captured my imagination. Every other year for the last ten years – skipping … More Your Questions Answered – Lucca Biennale 2021

Visiting Italy this Summer? Here’s 5 Tips for Navigating Your ‘Covid-Free’ Flight

May 17, 2021

Last week, Italian PM Mario Draghi announced the doors to Italy would fling open this summer to tourists, not only coming from the EU and U.K., but also the U.S. and Canada. How that welcome mat would roll out in reality was anyone’s guess. Until this past weekend, that is… The big announcement came, unexpectedly, … More Visiting Italy this Summer? Here’s 5 Tips for Navigating Your ‘Covid-Free’ Flight

Love & Loss: Revisiting a Once-in-a-Lifetime Trip with My Grandmother

April 26, 2018

Every day, I attempt to share how it feels to live a nomadic, travel-centric life. Most days, that involves stories and images of beautiful destinations and interesting people we meet along the way. But epic sunsets can never be the full story. This life, like any other, involves profound loss. Because I believe in sharing … More Love & Loss: Revisiting a Once-in-a-Lifetime Trip with My Grandmother

When in Morocco, Here’s How & Why to Visit a Hammam

January 21, 2018

In my latest published article for Intrepid Travel, I recount the cleansing joy of visiting public baths, known as hammams, in Morocco. The process can be daunting and confusing for newbies, especially if you don’t speak Arabic or French.  I hope sharing our experience stokes your curiosity and sense of adventure, plus eases any appreciations you may … More When in Morocco, Here’s How & Why to Visit a Hammam