Chicago Police Horse in the Holiday Spirit I took this photo on a visit to Chicago, my hometown, in November 2005. Chicago is a great city for the holiday spirit! Besides the policeman and his horse, you can see the wreath on the tower of the bridge over the Chicago…
Three Days in Paris: Rue with a View

Upon entering 17 Rue St Jacques for three days in paris last week, I knew I’d have a hard time leaving this 17th century apartment in the Latin Quarter of Paris. It exuded much of the Parisian ambiance that I’d always imagined.
My Manhattan Affair
Three months in New York immersed me in the energy and excitement of this vibrant city. Adjusting to daily life in other places may have been more challenging, but few could have been more thrilling for me. Coming from San Francisco, I didn’t need to learn a foreign language, adjust…
Holiday Kick Off in London
Sometimes the best journeys are those decided on the spur of the moment with little planning. One of our favorite serendipitous trips was to start the Christmas holiday in London and Paris last December. It was a great way to get into the Christmas spirit.
Three Months in a New York Minute

As we began a three-month stay in New York a few years ago, I looked forward to all the time I’d have to enjoy the city. I had been there on many short trips before and a number of times after, but this was a chance to feel like a Midtown New Yorker!
A Dream Comes True: From Geneva to Interlaken

I dreamt of going to Switzerland since I was nine years old. Immersed in the glossy travel guides I collected, I could almost picture myself there. But it seemed a place too fantastic to ever be reached.
San Francisco Travel Tribe October 27, 2010
First meeting of the San Francisco Travel Tribe (now Travel Massive) on October 27, 2010
BOO! Tales of a frightened traveler

Go ahead. Visit and stay in these places … if you dare!