I can’t even count how many times I was told “Don’t waste your time with Capri, it’s not worth it. There are TOO many tourists.” Over and over again, I heard the naysayers but I could not get the …
Attempting to Communicate The Meaning of Amalfi
I will never forget how I felt the day after our wedding. I remember people were trying to show me photographs they had taken and share stories from the day, and I just wanted to hold it silently in …
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To Be or Not To Be: Are You An UBER Planner?
I have learned how to play Magic the Gathering, Monsuno and Ms. Mary Mack in the last 30 days. I have had my hair and make-up done by my five-year old daughter countless times and my boys have made me …
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An Overdeveloped Appreciation for The Sun
I was born and raised in Seattle. I love the Pacific Northwest. One of the gifts of growing up in the Pacific Northwest is an overdeveloped appreciation for the sun. My husband calls it anxiety, and I …
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What Stories Await on A Road Less Traveled
Prior to having a family, my husband and I were both high school teachers. We spent countless hours trying to bring the world into our classrooms. As a Special Education teacher, Ron would wander the …
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When in Rome …
After being in Italy for less than three weeks, I believe we have picked the perfect country to teach us about slow travel in all the right ways. The discomfort that comes from leaving our American …