Travel Tip Tuesday

Now that travel to Italy and France is once again possible, as things are starting to slowly open back up, I though I would share a coronavirus travel update and a few tips that might help in planning that long-awaited trip. CORONAVIRUS TRAVEL…

There’s so much that goes into planning a trip to France or Italy.  Booking plane tickets, designing your itinerary and everything in between. It’s easy to focus on all the exciting parts of travel planning. It stands to reason, some of…

Whenever I’m engaged in conversation about what I do for a living, the other person’s reaction is mostly predictable. First, a look of zoned-out wanderlust washes over their face. I can see them dreaming of laying on a colorful umbrella-shaded lounge…

Traveling, seeing the world, experiencing life in different places and getting to know people from different cultures is eye-opening and essential for a well-rounded world view. It’s exciting. And thrilling. It makes you feel alive and everyone deserves the opportunity to try…

It’s not easy to learn a new language. Frankly, it’s not always at the top of the list when planning a trip to a foreign country either.  Sometimes it doesn’t even make the list. But if you’ve decided that France…

The Cinque Terre is a colorful collection of fishing villages in Italy, along what is known as the Italian Riviera. In recent years, it’s become so popular, that for those looking for a bit quieter, less-touristed and perhaps more authentic…

When I speak with potential clients, one of the biggest concerns that comes up has to do with budget.  Many people dream of traveling to Italy or swoon over the thought of spending time in France, but think they can’t…

The key to packing light is to be able to think outside the box and find ways to lighten your load before you travel.  Thanks to smartphone technology and trillions of available apps it’s easier than ever to replace some…

As someone who adores France and has come to appreciate its quirkiness and differences, I can tell you that isn’t always the case when I talk to people in both my real life and my Internet life.  I am still…