If you’re like me and your life revolves around every possible moment you get to spend within Old World elegance, then Budapest is your place. Stick with me as I walk you through a week’s worth of activities and vacation ideas full of history, opulence, and splendor. And consider making Budapest your next destination! Before …
Forty-nine years ago, my boyfriend’s parents celebrated their honeymoon in New Orleans. Last week, they invited him, his sister and brother-in-law, and me to join them there for their anniversary. What fun! I was not accustomed to traveling with a group, and particularly not one I like so much. We had a blast. My first …
We’ve all been cooped up for ever so long now. Since I’ve barely left my house, let alone my city, since March, it’s time to dig out the old vacation photos and reminisce! This time 4 years ago, I escaped Hurricane Matthew (or so I thought) by traveling to Colonial Williamsburg. I met up with …
Every place we went for Christmas was breathtakingly beautiful. Everything we saw was stunning. But when I caught my first glimpse of Tyn Cathedral, I gasped out loud. “I think that’s the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen!” I said, sipping a hot gluhwein as a live orchestra performed “Somewhere In My Memory” nearby. “This …
We had a lovely time visiting Strasbourg, the “Capital of Christmas”! The hotel we stayed in was very modern…too modern in a really big way. The restroom was see-through. It had blinds–heavy plastic ones that were designed to remain permanently open. And there was a big, heavy door that was built not to close all …
Although my travel adventures have only just begun, my plan for doing so is to visit just one country at a time. Stay in a major city with an airport, take day trips out into other cities or the countryside, and really get a feel for that country as a whole. However, for this trip …
So you’d like to have a Harry Potter-themed wedding. But you live in the US, and Universal Studios won’t rent Hogwarts out to you, and Brian Thompson’s bedroom can’t accommodate your whole wedding party. Never fear–the University Club of Chicago has you covered! The University Club, founded in 1887, is a stunning venue both inside …
Mackinac Island, voted one of the Best Historic Small Towns by USA Today this year, is a timeless place that will transport you back to another century. We were only there briefly, but I was so happy to get a glimpse of this beautiful town. And my boyfriend and I almost missed it altogether because …
Right on the edge of Little Traverse Bay in northern Michigan sits the darling resort town of Petoskey. Known for its fresh air, its friendly people, and its Million Dollar Sunsets, this highly walkable town is a true charmer. We only had about 15 hours to spend there, but we probably could have spent a …
A few minutes’ drive from Saugatuck is the town of Holland. Named one of “America’s Prettiest Towns” by Forbes Magazine, Holland is home to the prestigious Hope College, some great views of Lake Michigan, and the largest municipal snowmelt system in North America. One of our first stops in Holland was to Nelis’ Dutch Village. …
