Days in Deutschland

Days in Deutschland

My visit to Deutschland was a low key, relaxing stop to spend time with some friends of mine. We strolled the quaint city streets of Lippstadt, ate sushi in Paderborn and visited castles near the River Rhine. I was even able to experience soaring speeds on the...
Bologna

Bologna

Bologna, where to begin, there are many moments that are imprinted in my mind of this city, one blurring past the other when I remember my time there. Miniature movies that play and give glimpses of happy, heat filled days. The vanilla sky peaking through alleys and...
The Familiar and the Foreign

The Familiar and the Foreign

What is in the missing of a person, a place, a thing? The ache of longing for a familiar face, a home cooked meal, or one’s own bed settles in when on the road. There is a comfort in being in the same space as a good friend or hearing a love’s laugh....
Into the Green: The Isle of Skye and Beyond

Into the Green: The Isle of Skye and Beyond

Imagine a Dr. Seuss book, its illustrations showing green hills outlined with swirls. Beyond those hills, waterfalls cascade in the distance and a light fog hangs in the air above. Insert a few labyrinths, twisting trees, spongy grass, conical mounds with a perfect...
Cordoba and Granada

Cordoba and Granada

As we cross the Puente Romano in Cordoba, a breeze picks up creating a swirl of motion around my body. My red dress floats on the warm currents of air and my hair becomes a thousand little tendrils curling around the sun’s rays. The breeze is wonderful and seems...

And the Winner is… Vira Jasso

The winner of the Back to Bergamo Print Giveaway is my lovely friend Vira Jasso. Congratulations Vira! Thank you to all who entered, I appreciate the support!
Things I Travel With

Things I Travel With

Never before has the importance of what I take with me on a trip been so high. What does one take with them for a year? Things that last, clothes that won’t fall apart, shoes that will make it over pavement and mountain passes, accessories that go with...
The Journey Begins

The Journey Begins

What places would you visit if given the chance to travel the world? I’ve had a list accumulating for sometime, swirling in the background of my mind if ever the opportunity arose. I want to see the cherry blossoms bloom in Kyoto, climb over the tree entangled...
My Camera Backpack and Travel Pants

My Camera Backpack and Travel Pants

One lazy Sunday I decided to drive down to one of my favorite places in the city, the Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory on Belle Isle, in order to create this review on my new camera bag and travel pants. I had searched high and low to find this combo and am so happy...