My incredible friend and travel partner, Meg Garlinghouse, and I had a contest to see if we could both hit 40 countries by age 40. Goal achieved and I am still trying to add one a year. My cousin in... Continue reading

June 2011 We did San Sebastian, wine country, a visit through the Pyrenees, Barcelona and the island of Majorca in a two-week trip. This is gorgeous country and each section has such unique landscape from the others. Barcelona is one... Continue reading

June 2011 Would have loved to have had time to explore the southern coastal Algrave area but kept this trip to the Lisbon area. We did this area in 4 Days - 5 or 6 would have been great, but... Continue reading

I came to Positano in 2006 and Sorrento in 2009 and back to Positano and Praiano in 2013. The Amalfi Coast is a few seaside towns south of Naples, along with the islands of Capri and Ishcia. You have lots... Continue reading

MOLTO BELLA! I have had three, too-brief stopovers here and love this city and want MORE. There is a vibrancy here you find only in New York, Tokyo and London, along with a marvelous sense of history. When you are... Continue reading

I love this magical world of rolling hills, vineyards and serene sunsets in central Italy. I backpacked in Florence right after college, visited Tuscany in 2006, stayed in Umbria in 2009 and rented a villa with my amazing family near... Continue reading