Back last spring, when we were about to visit Russia, I was absolutely terrified. I wasn’t sure how anything could possibly prepare me to travel to a place unlike anywhere I’d ever been before. I had the same sense of anxiety tinged excitement for Havana. None of my friends had been to Havana. Most people Read more
All of the cruises I’ve taken over the past 13 years…they all blend together. It’s a wonderful blur of memories punctuated by moments I can’t forget. I don’t remember much about my first cruise on the Paradise. Bits and pieces. Tarkay paintings lining Carnival Boulevard. A pink couch that squeaked every time someone sat on Read more
I honestly wasn’t sure I was going to have the opportunity to write this trip journal. In fact, I should probably alternatively title this The Trip That So Very Nearly Almost Wasn’t. Future note to self: hurricanes do, in fact, pop up during hurricane season. Plan travel accordingly. When we came home from the Baltics, Read more
Every time I visit Paris, I transform into a better version of myself. At least, I feel like I do. I suppose it’s the spirit of the city, or maybe the wonder and excitement that bubbles beneath my skin at the sight of the Tour Eiffel, the Arc de Triomphe or a plate of perfectly Read more
Our vacation didn’t end when we debarked the Norwegian Getaway in Copenhagen – we still had an extended weekend in Paris to celebrate Mom’s birthday before we headed home. We had a handful of options to get from Copenhagen to Paris. There’s the train, but that takes almost 15 hours and at least two transfers, Read more
