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 …
Our trip to Montana was a bittersweet one–a breathtaking journey through wild and desolate lands, punctuated by melancholic ruminations of my dear little brother, whose funeral we held the night before. This trip was truly an adventure because I had no idea what to expect from it. The mental image I had of Montana was …
This past autumn, we finally got to take the Virginia road trip we had originally planned for 2020. The Fan District We began our trip at our AirBnB in Richmond’s beautiful, historic Fan District. With such a convenient location, we were able to walk to various historic sites and great dining. I may just make …
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 …
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. …
The Fish and Mitten Last week, while my entire state was preparing to do battle with Hurricane Dorian, I was away experiencing the state of Michigan for the very first time. West and northern Michigan, that is–my boyfriend, a native Michigander, insists there is a difference and that these areas are superior to the rest …
