So I realized there is one place that I have not written about yet, one of my most favorite cities in the world, Rome. Rome is where my love of travel first started and where I first studied abroad. Fast forward many years later, it still remains one of the biggest loves of my life.
October
23
/ 2013
I’m always looking for unique ways to explore destinations I love. I remember reading a book in college (for fun, not for class), on cruising down the Seine on a houseboat. Now the drawback, as I remember, was dealing with the boat and all the details of living on it (cooking, showers, etc.).
October
23
/ 2013
Disneyland Paris is a must-see if you’re a Disney fan (and who isn’t?). There are two parks at Disneyland Paris – Disneyland Park, and Walt Disney Studios Park. You will want at least one day for each park. If you have more than two days, spend the extra day(s) at Disneyland Park. You can get tickets to Disneyland Paris, which can include transportation from Paris, shuttles, and free-roaming between the two parks.
October
03
/ 2013
Well, longtime readers know I love Germany. The food (!), the family we have there, the incredible history, and the gorgeous landscapes all fill my heart.
La Ville Lumière (the City of Lights) is the perfect nickname for Paris, as 24 hours a day, the city is bathed in the light from street lamps and twinkling candles in restaurant windows.
August
12
/ 2013
Layover. The sight of the word makes most people cringe. The idea of a layover double the time of your two hour flight can seem eternal. Clocks seem to stop, and oh crap, have I only been occupying myself for 40 seconds? You begin to think it's going to be a lonnnnng day.
July
16
/ 2013
Taking the kids on an extended trip through other countries, or your own, is an incredibly rewarding experience both for the parents and the children. Don’t let your own assumptions limit your experiences; consider these great reasons to pack up the kids and take off on an adventure.
My first taste of reverse culture shock was on the BART from San Francisco International to Mission Ave. I looked around the subway car and realized couples surrounded me; one was kissing, not so casually. Another sitting so close I couldn’t have squeezed a quarter between them, and one was in deep conversation about babies.
I have several Facebook friends whom I’ve met through travel who don’t have a college degree.
May
03
/ 2013
You may have heard of the term worldschooling before – it’s a brilliant (and natural) concept, where you learn from the world around you. For travelers, this is an even better way to think about being in the world – for what is better than learning about where you are?