Trip Planning Sweet: My husband and I love to travel. He prefers lounging poolside and ordering room service, while I prefer to go out and experience. Sour: My nephew graduated from college, and his family wanted a trip to Europe that my wife planned. Sweet: Since I had time, felt capable and confident...I planned … Continue reading Smooth Sailing – A Trip Across Generations
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Eating Our Hearts Out in Italy (Eat-aly)
Sweet: There's nothing better than sharing something you love with someone; a moment, a place, a taste, or an experience! This was my second trip to Italy, and I have shared my last trip, but this time traveling to Lake Como was special, because I was able to share it with my husband. Sour: Driving into Italy over the … Continue reading Eating Our Hearts Out in Italy (Eat-aly)
Lake Como is Full of Italian Village Charm!
The Lake Como region of Italy is dotted with gated villas with private boat houses. Their sweeping gardens gracefully meet the lake, ornamented with hydrangea, cypress and palm trees. The close proximity to Milan has drawn swells of wealthy Italians to the area. Traffic around the lake nearly crawls, mostly due to large busses making their way down the twisted village … Continue reading Lake Como is Full of Italian Village Charm!
Bridges of Venice
Venice's narrow paths intertwine and cross its canals by use of over 400 bridges, the most famous being the Rialto Bridge. My personal favorite bridge, the Ponte dell'Accademia is one of the four bridges that span the Grand Canal, and has an incredible view of the domed Santa Maria della Salute Church. It's easy to enjoy getting … Continue reading Bridges of Venice