48 Hours in Truckee, CA
When something about Truckee appeared in my inbox earlier this fall, I didn’t know much beyond the fact that it must be pretty there–it sits at…
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A Fall Must: Day Trip to Napa
You already know that I love California wine country, including the ridiculously beautiful Napa Valley. Every November, I take a day to head over…
7 Lesser-Known Northern California Museums
With all the things to see and experience in California — amazing nature, trends in food, and local craft beer and wine, for instance–it…
Airstreams: A love of vintage travel
Why Airstream trailers rekindle our love of slow family travel: Despite the long list of problems in California, it seems that few places inspire…
Where to See Historic Architecture in California
California has so much to offer the traveler: diverse food, craft beer, incredible wines, stunning natural beauty from top to bottom, bustling cities, and…
10 Favorite Lifestyle Blogs
One of my new online indulgences is lifestyle blogs. I have a shortlist of best lifestyle blogs that I check almost every evening. Because…
Love It or Leave It?
What problems exist in your country? Do you feel so fed up with your home country that you consider leaving it? What elements make…
A Sacred Conversation in a Church in Venice
I’ve had a hard time writing this post, trying to eloquently explain its purposes, so I’ll just keep it simple and lay them out…
What Makes a Good Vacation Rental?
I am writing this post from a vacation rental, one which, due to its faults but great potential, really got me thinking about what…
31 Tips for Sustainable Travel
Sustainable travel is the future of travel. As the world population grows and gets increasingly richer and globalized, tourism will continue to increase, putting…