Are you planning a trip to Italy with food at the forefront of your mind? Of course you are! You are surely longing for pasta, pizza, focaccia bread, risotto, Tuscan steak, and fresh truffles to name a few. It might…
There is something about fall in the Rocky Mountains. It is a short season – starting in mid-September, usually peaking in late September, and often slipping away by early October. But those fleeting weeks are nothing short of magical. Just…
Sacra di San Michele is an imposing monastery located on top of Mount Pirchiriano, overlooking the Alps and Susa Valley, in Sant’Ambrogio di Torino. It is just a short train ride from Turin. A Little History The Sacra, built between…
Charming Victoria is the capital of British Columbia and is located at the southern tip of Vancouver Island (not to be confused with the City of Vancouver). The saying goes that “Victoria is more British than Britain itself”. While there…
The beauty of Breckenridge and surrounding Summit County is unsurpassed in the winter. As much as I love Breck in the summer, even I must admit that the sun shining on the snow-covered mountains in every direction is pretty tough…
Guest Post from Katie Spoon (the Wandering Daughter) at The Traveling Spoon Hello! Thank you for reading my guest post. I am based in Iowa, USA, with my dog Indy. I’ve been to 19 countries so far, and have…
Summer recreation in Breckenridge and the rest of Summit County has exploded in the last decade, and it is no wonder. The scenery is stunning in every direction with mountains (often still snow-capped for much of the summer), and easily…
There are so many hiking opportunities in this area it is mind-boggling. We’ve picked some of our favorites below, ranking them from easiest to hardest, in our “flatlander” opinion. Before you head out, download the free AllTrails app. With AllTrails,…
It takes some time to get to stunning Victoria on Vancouver Island from the city of Vancouver, but it’s worth every minute and then some. There are three options: Commercial Airplane If you are flying into Vancouver, an easy and…
