DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES How to Spend a Weekend in Stuttgart, Germany Posted on October 20, 2020April 13, 2026 Stuttgart, known for Mercedes-Benz and Porsche, exudes relaxed prosperity and style. It’s among Europe’s greenest cities, boasting parks, vast green areas, and 500 vineyards. Art and culture thrive here, appealing to enthusiasts of fine art, cars, nature, wine, and beer. Discover the top 10 delights in Stuttgart! Read more
WELLNESS ON THE ROAD What Happened When This Military Spouse Traveled Solo to Pamplona Posted on July 18, 2020July 24, 2026 Travel has always been one of the best military spouse benefits. Fortunately, the military creates opportunities for Military Spouses to Travel for Solo Fun. It’s the week of San Fermin in Pamplona, a.k .a . the Running of the Bulls, and it’s one of my fondest travel memories. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Island Hopping Greece to Turkey: The Best Day Trip Ever Posted on May 24, 2020January 25, 2026 One of the luxuries of visiting the Mediterranean is being able to island-hop between them. Cruise ships, private yachts, and ferries herd crowds of people from one ancient wonder to the next. But if you’re up for an adventure, ditch the Greek Isles for a day trip to Turkey on… Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Why I Chose Ireland and Ballymaloe Cookery School in Ireland Posted on January 16, 2020December 20, 2025 I’m happy to know that there’s still a place where farmers are revered and animals are loved as they are raised for food. At Ballymaloe Culinary School, food is for so much more than nourishment, it is for the soul and is a representation of love. It’s slow food– love for the land, the producers, and for the people who will be lucky to relish in its flavor. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES How to Make Sicily Your Most Romantic Vacation Yet Posted on March 25, 2019December 20, 2025 Romance is always a huge part of an island escape in the Mediterranean. Combine it with the rich history, captivating landscape and amazing cuisine of Italy. Long sandy beaches, breath-taking cities cling to rocky cliffs, and where delicious food and wine poured can be enjoyed under the watchful eye of an active volcano. The island is the perfect backdrop for finding romance in Sicily. Read more
CULTURE, EVENTS & EXPERIENCES From Kansas to Italy: How 10 Trips Celebrated Life, Love, and Family Posted on March 21, 2019December 20, 2025 I’ve done a lot of travel this year, both at home and abroad. But there is an overall theme for most of my 2018 travels– friends and family. We’ve celebrated big events, moves, return to health, and firsts. I am so proud to have been in a position to share… Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES I Want to Walk the Camino de Santiago in Spain Posted on March 18, 2019December 20, 2025 I’m not a religious person. And people who know me would be surprised that from time to time, I even pray. It’s not because I believe God exists. But because I don’t know for sure, He doesn’t. I do, however, consider myself a spiritual person. I’m always trying to find… Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Catania: First Impressions of Sicily’s Capitol City Posted on January 21, 2019December 20, 2025 You see Mt. Etna the moment you begin the approach. A plume of smoke rises above it, creating a halo that can be seen from just about every corner of the island. The landscape includes some amazing rock formations created by a river of lava forcing its way through the nooks… Read more