History & Culture
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A Week in Paris: Must-See Sights and Local Gems
There truly is nothing like Paris in the spring. The peachy hues of budding tulips coupled with the hot pink dotted branches of surrounding trees are enough to stop you in your tracks. Our 25th anniversary trip was postponed, but now it was time to spend an entire week, just the two of us, in…
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Discover Annapolis: A Historical and Culinary Journey
Home to tasty blue crab, the oldest state capitol building in continuous use, and the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis is rich in history and cultivating a blossoming food scene. It wasn’t until my daughter accepted her appointment to the academy in 2018 that we started making frequent visits to this quaint harbor town. With every…
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A Fall Guide to Boston’s Freedom Trail
It’s trite, but I had never been to Boston in the fall. For anyone who is at all interested in American history, this stop is for you. Ben Franklin seems to be present at every turn, as you follow the Freedom Trail through the city, imagining Paul Revere charging across town on horseback over 200…
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Victoria, British Columbia
A short ferry ride from Port Angeles, Washington, gets you to the quaint, yet modern, city of Victoria. The capital of British Columbia is housed on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, making it a busy port town for both visiting tourists and resident federal employees. Named after the British queen, Victoria has kept a…
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Unveiling Rome: Must-See Sites and Hidden Treasures
Ancient history? Check. Rich with art? Check. Incredible food? check. It is true that Rome holds something for everyone. The city’s sights will dazzle you by day, but it is the busy nightlife that will entice you to indulge in the true culture of Roma. With so much to do and see the question for…
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La Rochelle- western France
La Rochelle is a sea port city in western France on the Bay of Biscay, a part of the Atlantic Ocean. Romans occupied this area long ago and developed the salt and wine production that this area continues to be known for. Speckled with sailboat masts and punctuated by the forts protecting the harbor from…
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An Atlantic Island Gem: Ile D’Oleron, Western France
This maritime island is located in the Atlantic Ocean, on the Bay of Biscay, with one coast facing the United States and the other, mainland France. It claims the title of second largest island in the country (approx. 70 square miles) only to Corsica and is accessible by water ferry or by the newly refurbished…
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