french country.

Life in Paris is magical, but sometimes you have to get out of the city for a breather. A gracious invitation from a friend brought a needed autumn weekend getaway Continue reading →

denver time. dinner time.

Let’s talk about Denver. That Mile-High City of health, nature, and indifferent beauty. These people are serious about food. All the trends of “locally grown produce,” “organic,” “slow food movement,” Continue reading →

give me an elephant. {friday music}

Here’s some musical inspiration to kick off your Friday — or end it, depending on where you are in the world (U.S. residents can watch it here). The official video Continue reading →

i swam here. {swum}

The Croatian seaside on the Adriatic is one of those places that when you see it, you have to wonder if it’s real. When I first saw the crystalline blue Continue reading →

let’s go boating.

German summer fun is just like American summer fun. Lake (or your body of water of choice). Boats. Beer. Except there are lots of nakey folks on boats in Germany Continue reading →

island hopping.

Day trips are one of my favorite things about traveling. I could wander around city streets all day long. Eventually, though, I need a change of scenery. Last week I Continue reading →