Host a Delightful English Tea Party
Missing England? I was too, then I realized I could bring a bit of British charm to my own kitchen by hosting a tea party, minus the jet lag and Heathrow…
Europe
Rome | Europe | Italy | Travel and Movies
Movies to Watch before Visiting Rome
One rainy Sunday, sniffing my way thru a cold and curled up with a blanket, I watched Roman Holiday for the first time. Audrey Hepburn zipping through cobbled streets on a Vespa, the…
Cinque Terre | Europe | Italy
Cinque Terre in One Day: A Relaxed, Fun Itinerary from a First-Time Visitor
You’re planning out your European vacation, then realize you’ve only allotted one day for a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site Cinque Terre! What will you do? What WILL you…
Cinque Terre | Europe | Italy
Best Place to Stay in Cinque Terre for Beach Lovers: Hotel Baia Review
Planning a beachy escape to Cinque Terre? Discover why Monterosso al Mare is the best place to stay for sea views, sand, and charm—plus my full Hotel Baia review.
My First Time in Florence: What I Loved, Regretted, and Would Do Differently
Florence Italy was a place I’d always dreamed of visiting. Largely because of my obsession with the movie, “A Room With A View“. I finally made it there recently, and I…
California | Capitola | England | Europe | London
Why I Changed My Will After Visiting London Again – A Travel Memoir
What do a hot pink rickshaw, Big Ben, and a travel memoir have in common? Apparently, my Will. Here’s the story.
When Solo Travel Anxiety Hits: My Real-Life Airport Breakdown
A typically calm and cool solo traveler loses it at Florence Airport! What happened? Do you ever get travel anxiety, especially when solo traveling?
What to Do If You Get Injured in Italy: A Real Traveler’s Experience
A personal experience of what happens with a minor injury in Florence. An ambulance ride! An afternoon in the ER! How much did THAT end up costing?!
Europe | Florence | Italy | Travel and Movies
Room with a View Filming Locations in Florence
Did you love A Room with a View and want to walk in Lucy and Charlotte’s footsteps through Florence? In this post, I’ll take you to each filming location from the movie, with…
Belgium | Cruises | Europe | Norway | Travel Modes
Royal Caribbean Anthem of the Seas Cruise Trip Review
I recently enjoyed a seven-night Royal Caribbean Anthem of the Seas cruise from Southampton, England, to Norway and Belgium. Before my cruise, I was constantly searching the internet for reviews and information to…
Travel Modes | Belgium | Cruises | Norway
Royal Caribbean Anthem of the Seas: Passenger Survey Results Revealed
I took a cruise from June 21, 2024 – June 28 2024 on Royal Caribbean Anthem of the Seas. The cruise left from Southampton, England and had stops in Stavanger, Olden…
Weekend in Minehead, England: Coastal Views, Cozy Stays and Aloha Vibes
When I asked some British friends to take me to a cool and unique spot for the weekend, they immediately said, “Minehead.” I had seen their family vacation photos for years:…