Beirut, Lebanon was the very first city I visited in the Middle East. I’m not really sure what drove me to choose Beirut as my premier destination and, weary after teaching English for eight months...
I say this as someone who, when I first traveled to Montenegro, was bright-eyed and bushy-tailed about the prospect. You might even say I expected it to be a highlight of a trip that also...
People who’ve never been to Italy rarely think to travel from Florence to Cinque Terre. They always assume, based on the location of the site, that Milan would be a better starting point.
(Spoiler alert: I’m going to...
Is Geneva worth visiting? I didn’t used to think so, which is why it took me over a decade after the first time I visited Switzerland to there.
Which is not to say my recent visit to the...
Northern California is one of our favorite spots for weekend escapes, especially along the coast. Only two and a half to three hours from San Francisco lies Mendocino and Fort Bragg, both along the coast,...
The unfortunate truth about comparing Zurich vs Geneva? Neither of these cities are top Switzerland destinations in and of themselves—most people still in either or both on their way to somewhere else.
On the other hand, there are...
Is Naples worth visiting? It’s funny you ask that. I was there a few weeks before writing (or, should I say, re-writing) this post, and I was struck by how exciting and unique it still...
Here's a round-up of four restaurants and eateries we dined at in Mendocino during our late November/early December stay, all of which are perfect for the holiday season. The food, ambiance and service are all...
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