1 Day in Luxembourg: How to Make the Most of a Short Visit
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It would be easy to justify overlooking Luxembourg. It’s tiny, after all—one of the tiniest countries in the world—and it’s … Read More
25 Things to Do in London
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The first time I set foot on foreign soil was when I landed in London. I spent a school vacation … Read More
New Year’s Eve in Bruges: Sightseeing and Singing to Start the Year
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A few years ago, Adam and I settled in to watch the movie In Bruges. If you aren’t familiar with … Read More
15 Things to Do in Sydney, Australia
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Like so many people throughout the USA and around the world, Adam and I face the annual challenge of balancing … Read More
The Island Temple of Philae in Aswan, Egypt
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When we planned our trip to Egypt we expected the pyramids, the Sphinx, the massive stonework of Karnak, and the … Read More
The Egyptian Temples of Karnak and Luxor
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Visiting the great pyramids and the Sphinx of Giza easily met my expectations, but I was surprised it was Luxor … Read More
Monticello and Charlottesville, Virginia: A Walk in Jefferson’s Footsteps
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Virginia and US history often go hand in hand. Eight of America’s presidents were born in the state, as were … Read More
The Tombs of Ancient Egypt: The Valley of the Kings and Queens
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As a little girl visiting my family in Maine, a typical week involved a visit to one of the local … Read More
The Fortress of Masada and the Dead Sea in One Day
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Our visit to Israel, Jordan, and Egypt was mostly a mission for Adam and I to see three places that … Read More
1 Day in Petra, Jordan
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When I first saw Petra’s famous Treasury it was 106 degrees Fahrenheit (41 degrees Celsius) and I was running on … Read More