La Ciotat on the French Riviera

Toes in the sand, blue, blue waters and quiet beaches. Yes, they do exist on the French Riviera you just need to know when and where to visit! Here is the low – down for a peaceful itinerary on France’s quiet Riviera.

Touring around Rome ~ Ostia Antica

Ostia Antica, Italy – never heard of it? That would be almost every single response I would get if I mentioned this ancient city near Rome. However, my history, researcher, traveling friend Dana knew all about it. While touring Rome she discovered Ostia Antica. Her love of history and culture is actually a little bitContinueContinue reading “Touring around Rome ~ Ostia Antica”

Visit North Italy – Piemonte

When people ask me where my favorite place to visit in Italy is, well, it’s like choosing between my children. You just can’t do it! You love them all.

Mayrhofen, Austria and those COWS~

This country farm girl could not wrap her head around the attraction of a cow parade of Mayrhofen, Austria. Oh, I love ’em, I went to cow parades growing up, for sure. I was a 4-H girl, granddaughter of a dairy farmer, had a horse, 5 acres… but what was this attraction in Europe ofContinueContinue reading “Mayrhofen, Austria and those COWS~”

It’s all about the Eis-Eis, baby!

Ice cream, gelato, sorbet, bechers, waffles? Who knew going to the local ice cream store would be so complex, so delicious and absolutely unforgettable!