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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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Be a Smart and Safe Traveler

I recently had a conversation with my daughter, who lives in Rome, how she recently helped a family who was being offered “help” with their luggage on the train from Rome’s Airport to the central station  She quietly, but quickly, intervened alerting the family to decline the assistance.  This so called “helper” is preying on […]

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Return to Travel – Tips & Advice

As you have seen on the news, traveling these day is not without its challenges including long lines, delays, and cancellations.  Travel suppliers across the board are short staffed and, with the influx of travelers, it can take several days to receive a quote back or provide an answer to an issue. For someone who […]

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Why Should I Use a Travel Advisor?

I am often asked if people actually still use travel agents. It is a common question for travel advisors since one can plan their travels on their own utilizing an overwhelming amount of online information. But, the question should be “Do you have the time to do it on your own?” Check out the top ten reasons […]

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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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A Month in Bavaria

Hallo from Bavaria. I am into my second week of my month long stay in the little village of Otterfing, just south of Munich.  It reminds me of the town where we lived when my dad was stationed at Ramstein AFB in the 1980’s.  Just large enough for a bakery, a few restaurants, and surrounded […]

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My Favorite Festival – Oktoberfest

My favorite festival happens at this time of year – Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany.  Tomorrow should be opening day, but sadly, it was cancelled again for a second year in a row.   My first visit was in 2013 and I have been there every opening day since then, even including last year. Though the beer […]

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The Two Shores of Italy

After an incredible week exploring the Le Marche region of Italy I finally returned home to Cortona. It was bittersweet – happy see my little dog, Henri, but my apartment felt overwhelming empty without Maddy and Sam. I find myself going to check to see if Sam is STILL sleeping and automatically picking up items […]

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When Life Throws You Lemons

Though the past year has made me want to make (and consume) Limoncello instead of lemonade I have taken this time to reflect and evaluate how I wish to move forward with my travel business. With the travel industry devastated by the pandemic there have been many tears, doubts, sheer panic and a bit of […]

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