A visit to Paolo Soleri’s Cosanti in Paradise Valley, Arizona
Musical Journeys Around the World at MIM Phoenix
MIM - The Musical Instrument Museum of Phoenix
Cosanti: The “Against Things” Spirit of Soleri
Hope Springs Eternal in Upper Manhattan
Scenes of Spring at Fort Tryon Park, Upper Manhattan, New York City
Romantic Europe: 10 Special Places in My Heart
What is it about a place that compels us call it romantic?
Traveling Sisters — A Sentimental Journey
Memories of shared travel experiences with my sister, Chris
Wonders of Nature at the Desert Botanical Garden
Wonders of nature at the Desert Botanical Garden
I Dream of Going Back to Italy
Dreaming of a return to Italy
Special Mother-Daughter Travel Experiences: Part Two
Part two of a special series featuring stories of mother-daughter travel experiences
Special Mother-Daughter Travel Experiences: Part One
Part one of a collaborative series featuring mother-daughter travel experiences
Viking Cruise Shore Excursions: Should You Take Them?
Should you take shore excursions on Viking river and ocean cruises?
Through the Lens of Barbara Nelson: The Timeless Beauty of Romania
Editor’s note April 15, 2021: This post has been updated to feature a new Romania photography workshop added for August 1-16, 2021. The timeless beauty of Romania Barbara Nelson is a photographer, journalist and event producer who I had the pleasure of meeting several years ago as she was leading…
Tallinn on the Baltic: A Medieval Surprise
HIghlights of things to do in Tallinn, Estonia
Travel Planning: Seeing 2020 by Looking Back
Travel tips and inspiration for traveling in 2020
Scottsdale Hikes: Marcus Landslide Trail at Tom’s Thumb
We’ve now added the Marcus Landslide Trail to our list of favorite hikes in Scottsdale.
Giving Thanks in 16 Languages
Grateful for travels past and future Update November 2020: Mr. TWS and I have been staying close to home the past several months due to the COVID-19 pandemic so we haven’t added any new languages to our basic foreign phrases portfolio. But we are very grateful for our health and…
Two Days in St. Petersburg: Russia’s Venice of the North
What to see and do in Russia’s second largest city
Geneva, Switzerland: A Captivating European Destination
Highlights of Geneva, Switzerland
Sailing the Baltic Sea with Viking: Our First Ocean Cruise
Cruising the Baltic Sea with Viking
Sunset in Stockholm and Other Baltic Cruise Highlights
Photo highlights of a Baltic cruise
Packing Light: Tips for Women Travelers
Simple packing tips for women travelers
Wroclaw, Poland: Part Three of a Nine-Day Itinerary
Top things to do in Wroclaw, Poland
Krakow, Poland: Part Two of a Nine-Day Itinerary
Top things to do in Krakow, Poland
3 Days in Paris: Best Things to Do
Best things to do in Paris when you’ve been before
Christmas in Europe: Dazzling Markets and Rich Traditions
If Only in My Dreams Update November 30, 2020: Mr. TWS and I have been fortunate to visit many European cities and Christmas markets during the holiday season over the years. Of course, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed much about our lives and plans, but we are optimistic that we…
Charmed by Dinan, an Irresistible Town in Brittany
Dinan, France — a most charming town in Brittany
Top Things to Do in Cologne, Germany
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Rome’s Enchanting Quartiere Coppedé
Step outside of the most well-known areas of Rome and visit the Quartiere Coppedé where architect Gino Coppedé’s designs take you into a fairytale world.
Shame-less Matera, Italy: A Cultural Rebirth
Matera: From the “shame of Italy” to European Capital of Culture 2019
Nature and Architecture in Harmony at Taliesin West
Visiting Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West in Scottsdale, Arizona
Exploring Veneto: 5 Great Side Trips from Asolo
From our romantic apartment in Asolo, we not only enjoyed the culture and lifestyle of the captivating town just beyond our doorstop, we had easy access to other wonders of the Veneto region of Italy on side trips during our four-day stay. With our expert guides and gracious hosts Mr. TWS and I explored highlights that included regional wine, art, and architecture. Here are five places that we recommend for your Veneto itinerary.