Artistic Venice

Artistic Venice

One of my favorite things to do in a new place is to duck into a shop that promises work from local artisans. I like to explore the raw materials of the region, the subject matter, and the skills they employ. These things in combination often give special insights...
Celebrating Italian Cuisine

Celebrating Italian Cuisine

Italian cuisine is simple. My Italian friend gasped when she opened up my heavily stocked spice cupboard typical of American households. “Why would anyone need so many spices?!” she complained. (After visiting her kitchen I clearly understood why she was overwhelmed....
Adventures on Paper

Adventures on Paper

When we became parents we wanted our kids to see the world, believing that travel could provide an unparalleled education. So, when the opportunity to take our kids on a 4-month adventure based out of Italy came along, we figured out how to do it, and then we did it....
6 Signs of Life in the Travel Landscape

6 Signs of Life in the Travel Landscape

Spring is already making a tentative appearance in my region of the country. I’m enjoying the daily delight of going outside to inspect even the most minuscule changes that the warmer weather brings – an unfamiliar birdsong, a single red tulip, the way the light...
Belize’s “Jesus Christ” Bird

Belize’s “Jesus Christ” Bird

We boated down the Rio Nuevo (New River) Safari in Belize on high alert for the wildlife we might encounter along the way. It wasn’t long before we spotted a striking waterbird that was delicately tiptoeing across the lily pads lining the bank. Frankly, it was pretty...

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