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By now you know I’m in sunny and warm Cancun.  So I thought it would be nice to maintain our tropical vibe with this week’s image.  I’m sure those of you in cold-weather locales can appreciate the break from winter…

Have you ever noticed that the busier you are, the more you seem to accomplish and the less you miss?  Similarly, I also notice that the more often I travel, the more I have a flawless routine and the less…

By the time you read this, I’ll be on a plane heading to Cancun, Mexico. Or, that’s the plan anyway.  And can I just say, that since the Northeast has been pounded by awful weather recently, this trip comes not…

I love this dark and grey photo of Paris, which beautifully captures the moodiness of the city.  The rue de Rivoli rooftops were shot from the tiny balcony of my hotel in the Marais neighborhood.  God I love Paris. Image…

Lately I’ve been thinking. Which as you can imagine, can be a very dangerous thing.  But, I’m doing it just the same. I seem to have thoughts at weird, inopportune moments.  Like in the shower. Or lying in bed in…

My first time visiting the Pierre Hermé  patisserie on the left bank was a decadent treat. Everything was so beautiful, I wanted to taste it all.  But then I spotted this giant pink raspberry macaron-like confection, called an Ispahan,  through the…

Whether you have been to Italy, have Italian-American neighbors, watched Italian films or read many memoirs about Italy – you’ve surely heard by now that many Italians speak with their hands.  In fact, they have their own brand of sign…

While many consider summer the perfect time to travel, it can be the most crowded and the most expensive time to visit.  Those who want to save a few pennies should venture out in the middle of winter and receive…

When I heard that my friend Melanie of TravelswithTwo was going on an African Safari, not only was I excited for her, but also selfishly excited for myself.  I’ve always wanted to go on an African Safari, but as with…