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Join me as I share with you the everyday adventures of this Colorado girl now living in Tuscany. I hope to inspire you to discover new destinations, will offer invaluable travel tips and updated travel news.


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A Few Words from My Clients

There are few joys more heartwarming to me than knowing my clients have enjoyed the itinerary I created for them. I take very much to heart that vacation time is precious so I must make every effort to ensure my clients travels are fun, meaningful, and will exceed all expectations. Thank you to everyone who […]

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Holy Jubilee Rome 2025

If Rome and Italy are apart of your 2025 travels then time is of the essence to begin planning. On 24 December 2024 Pope Francis will open the Holy Doors at St. Peters followed then by the opening of the Holy Doors at St. John Lateran, St. Mary Major and St. Paul Outside the Walls […]

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My Love / Hate Relationship with Rome

My first visit to Rome, over thirty years ago now, was during the month of August – big rookie mistake, BIG. For a redhead the sun can be our worst enemy and, mixed in with stifling humidity, it is an utter disaster. I laugh at them today, but the photos of me are of great […]

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Making Travel Dreams Come True

I recently received a wonderful review from clients who were visiting Italy for the first time to attend a wedding near Cortona and wanted to also visit Rome and Venice. They were such a joy to work with and I am so thrilled that I was able to create a memorable trip for them.  Honestly, nothing make me […]

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Rome After Lockdown

The heavy weight of the lockdowns over the past six months is easing across Europe and a bit of normalcy is returning. For the first time in four months I was able to enjoy lunch with my two best friends at a darling Osteria located in the hills behind Cortona. The biggest plus for me was that […]

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