As someone who has been dairy free for several years, there are some places it’s easier to travel to and some places where it’s harder. I’ve shared about my struggles but also how much being dairy free has changed my life and my health. While traveling, I have found that… Read more
The Best Places to Travel in Europe in the Summer
I don’t know about you, but in Oregon in the Winter it’s cold and dreary, particularly so this week and while I don’t mind the rain so much, I am looking ahead to future warmer months and Summer travel! As a teacher, I travel the most during my Summer break… Read more
The Best Daytrips from Major European Cities
In this seemingly never-ending spiral of COVID, I’m dreaming more and more of the day when we can explore the world again. I’ve also been thinking a lot about the places I still want to see, the places I want to return to and some of the places that have… Read more
Which to Choose : Provence or Tuscany
I often get the question, if you had the choice to travel to place A or B, which would you choose? Or do you think I’d like place A or B better? And to answer that question, it really depends on the destinations you’re looking at choosing between. There are… Read more
How to Order Coffee in Europe (if you like Lattes)
Europe has some of the best coffee in the world and it’s an art form that’s taken quite seriously. So if you’re headed to Europe and you like lattes (one of my faves), each country has a unique take on your daily coffee habit, so here’s how to order coffee… Read more
The Beauty of Tuscany : Views, Vineyards + More Views
I’d always heard about the beauty of Tuscany. How the hills were green and rolling, how the vineyards made some of the best wine in the world. I’d heard of the famous Cyprus trees and seen image after image of those famous Tuscan scenes. But it wasn’t until actually seeing… Read more
Travel Tips : Driving in Italy
One of our favorite parts of our trip to Italy this time was our drive from Rome up through Umbria and Tuscany. The Italian countryside truly is beyond stunning and I’m so glad that we got to experience more than just the cities during this trip. But if you’re going… Read more
The Most Beautiful Town in Tuscany : Exploring Montepulciano
When our taxi driver dropped us at the airport in Rome to get our rental car, he asked us where we were planning on driving. And originally, we had planned to drive all the way up to Florence and stay for the night, but after a flight schedule change the… Read more
Favorite Moments : Europe in the Spring
We arrived home last Sunday night from our trip through Europe and last week consisted of catching up on work, unpacking and getting everything back in order for a crazy month ahead! But as I started reviewing our trip and as I start recaps here on the blog, I always… Read more