Contrary to popular belief, all roads do not lead to Rome. However, many roads DO lead to Siena. Now, we are familiar enough with Italy to know that we’ve seen some exceptional piazzas, those huge main market squares that anchor … Continue reading
There are few cities in this world that rate a second trip…the gritty and uber-urban capital of Germany happens to be one of them. Most Americans are familiar with Berlin and its landmark Brandenberg Gate as the place where John … Continue reading
On our last visit to Paris we promised we had to come back to enjoy the city the way it is advertised in the United States: without children. Now, we had a most enjoyable visit with the kids in February; … Continue reading
When I was a little girl, one of my favorite Sunday afternoon outings was a visit to the Huntington Library and Gardens. Huntington Library and Gardens I was so enamored with this place that I even wrote an essay in … Continue reading
For 3 days, we explored the Normandy beaches and tried to carve a space within our minds to understand the impact of war and living in a fragile state of peace. During our Normandy visit, museums consistently strove to highlight … Continue reading
Preparing for a visit to Normandy involves a lot of prep work. Because many visitors typically come to Normandy around the DDay invasion date (June 6) securing lodging has to be done as far in advance as possible. Most guide … Continue reading
A Moveable Feast 