DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Santorini Travel: Picture-Perfect Views With a Kids-Size Love Story Posted on December 9, 2017November 15, 2025 I never pictured Santorini as a place I’d visit with my kids. But standing on the ferry, watching moonlight dance across the water, I realized some trips are beautiful in unexpected ways. Greece wasn’t far from Baumholder—and sometimes you take the trip because life gives you the chance. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES 5 Unforgettable Reasons to Visit Southern Spain this Winter Posted on November 18, 2017July 24, 2026 Andalusia inherited from the influx of Moors across the 9 mile stretch of sea. The language, dance, music, spices, religion and architecture simmer in warm melting pot that entrances you with their romanticized language and laid back lifestyle. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES 5 Stunning Locations to See the Eiffel Tower in Paris Posted on November 4, 2017November 15, 2025 Are you looking for the best view of Paris? You’re in Paris, it’s the thing to do. Then trust me, don’t waste your time climbing to the top of the Eiffel Tower. Paris is so flat, the best view is not from the tower. The best view of Paris is everywhere else that includes the Eiffel Tower. Read more
WELLNESS ON THE ROAD How to Thrive After You PCS to Baumholder, Germany Posted on November 3, 2017February 15, 2026 Baumholder has been my favorite duty station in the 23 years we have traveled with the military. Forty minutes from the French border, the Weinstrasse (wine road). It was less than 90 minutes from Frankfurt, central to a lot of cute towns like Idar Oberstein and less than an hour from Frankfurt Hahn, an international airport and Ryan Air. And Baumholder was in the middle of it all. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Malta Travel Guide: How to See the Best of the Islands in 5 Days Posted on October 2, 2017January 17, 2026 Each conqueror leaving behind little traces of its architecture, food, religion, language and art all across the islands. I was lucky enough to spend 5 days exploring all the above this summer and here are 10 of my favorite adventures in Malta. Read more
HOTELS Il-Wileġ Bed & Breakfast in Gozo Posted on September 19, 2017November 15, 2025 It was a pretty, but its not exactly what I expected. I thought I booked a room with a balcony. He scurried downstairs and brought up my reservation. In the center, it was very clear. I had booked the Lavender Room. He could see I was disappointed and offered to show me another room the following day. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Catania Sicily– What to See and Do for First-Timers Posted on August 26, 2017April 12, 2026 Catania was originally founded as a Greek colony in ancient times and since then has been part of numerous Empires and cultures including the Greeks, Romans, Arabs, Normans and Spaniards. All it takes is a few hours to walk around the city to explore the numerous treasures left behind from the many cultures and empires that once called Sicily their home. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Villa Borghese: The Best Day Trip in Rome Posted on November 5, 2016November 15, 2025 Villa Borghese in Rome blends art, history, and beauty in one unforgettable setting. From strolling through its peaceful gardens to admiring Bernini’s marble masterpieces, every moment feels steeped in grandeur. Inside the Borghese Gallery, Apollo and Daphne and Pluto and Proserpina come alive through skillful detail and storytelling. Beyond the museum, the park’s lake, temples, and sculptures offer space to slow down and reflect—reminding visitors that art, nature, and mythology all intertwine here in the heart of Rome. Read more