Bonjour, France
/Dear France, remember me?
Read MoreWho knew that mountain fun could be had in Switzerland, even for non-skiers?
Read MoreHow we skipped over the mountains to Switzerland and what we found there.
Read MoreThe road has been brutal. This was the final hurdle.
Read MoreEverybody’s favorite pandemic has screwed us again. Here’s how we might emerge with a year intact, if…different.
Read MoreReally hope planning the rest of this year abroad is not this challenging.
Read MoreWhat’s that thing God does when you make a plan? Oh, right, maniacal laughter ensues.
Read MoreRomance, danger, neon lights, sandy vistas—this trip is turning into something infinitely more evocative than any fiction I could write.
Read MoreWhy do we always go INTO the cold for Spring Break?
Read MoreWe’re discussing our possible destination and the list is…huge. How can we whittle them down?
Read MoreWhy Scotland appeals to us for the first stop in our around the world journey.
Read MoreAnd how I turned the question I always ask about people into a quest.
Read MoreMore and more families are embracing travel as a vital part of their lives. If you are are a traveler looking for gifts for your family or if you have a traveling family on your gift list, this is the definitive gift guide.
Read MoreThis year I offer eight highly-curated gift ideas for the Italophile on your list, with variations to create a thoughtful present for any budget. If you have a loved one who has a passion for food, wine, history, art, or more—you’ll find a worthy gift idea here.
Read MoreWhen Siena returned from her two week stint at language school in Arezzo, I realized that what she got from the experience was far more than an increase in Italian knowledge.
Read MoreWebsite for Michelle Damiani, author of Il Bel Centro: A Year in the Beautiful Center, the funny and heartfelt memoir of an American family living in Spello, as well as Santa Lucia, a page-turner set on the Umbria border.
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