Category: Travel

If you are visiting Tuscany, consider a day trip or even an overnight stay in Cinque Terre. Cinque Terre (which translates to “Five Lands” in English) is a string of small, picturesque villages along the Ligurian Sea. The views are breathtaking and each city is well worth exploring. There’s a reason Cinque Terre is recognized… Read more

We recently moved to Greenville – along with a deluge of other transplants. The city is growing by leaps and bounds, and I would highly recommend it as an excellent long weekend destination. Walking down the tree-lined Main Street, you’l find countless shops and restaurants. There are also plenty of parking options, which is rare… Read more

In March of 2023, we sold our Florida home anticipating that our South Carolina condo would be completed within six to nine months. Because we sold our Florida home fully furnished we decided to spend the interim time traveling and renting Airbnb and/or furnished apartments one month at a time. As is typically the case,… Read more

While staying in London, we took a (long) train ride to spend a few days exploring Edinburgh and, while a few days visit does not make me an expert, below is what we learned. Places we visited: Where we stayed: Since we were only visiting Edinburgh for a few nights, I wanted to stay somewhere… Read more

We never check our luggage. Ever. Frankly, I just don’t trust the process and want my things with me at all times. Here are a few tips I’ve learned along the way to avoid checking my luggage – even for month long trips. Clothing, shoes, underwear and outerwear Other things I bring along on the… Read more

When we travel – especially in Europe – we tend to stay for 2-5 weeks. Even when both of us were still working, we found that it worked great to mix vacation days with part-time work. If you’re employer is flexible – and you can show you are still able to get the work done… Read more

We probably never would have considered a trip to Ghent, but the terrace outside our cottage in Bruges was being rebuilt and the owner graciously arranged for us to take a side trip to Ghent for a week. Ghent is a lovely city with a younger vibe than Bruges. In fact, it may have the… Read more

I’ve loved Sanibel Island for as long as I can remember. I spent a large part of my childhood growing up in Fort Myers, so day trips to the island were a fairly regular occurrence. Once our children were old enough to travel, we started vacationing there in the winter to escape the Wisconsin winters.… Read more

There are so many wonderful places to visit in Italy that Bologna may not be on your radar; however, it is truly a gem. Bologna is nicknamed “La Grassa” (the fat) because it is famous for its food. We’ve had some of the best meals of our lives there – and, if you’re a foodie… Read more

I’ve been fortunate to visit Lucca, Italy, more times than I can count, and every time I go I find something more to enjoy about it. We typically stay at the Albergo Celide, a lovely and reasonably priced hotel just outside of the walled city. Start your day with breakfast at the hotel and be… Read more