Getting There
A man in a peach tunic held up a sign with our name on it. He took my bag and we followed him to his van, then through crazy traffic –...
The Maze
Etchings in a wall, a swirling light fixture, scrollwork on window frames – we wanted to imprint these landmarks on our brains so we...
Travel Tips
“Just have fun,” says Lauren. “Bring lots of cash,” says Gary “Carry plenty of sanitary wipes,” says Nancy. When it comes down to it,...
The Floating City
Under the stone guard of St. Mark's winged lion, we embarked on an explosion of art, history, religion and water. Venice makes it hard to...
"Impossible."
"Can you print our tickets?" we asked anxiously at the counter the second we disembarked, eager to make our tight connection. We had less...
I Have to Go to the Bathroom
When you're traveling, going to the bathroom can be a challenge. First, there's the issue of having to ask for a "toilet," a word that...
Leaving Switzerland
Our train winds around the mountains, a red snake on a vertical merry-go-round, climbing a rocky cathedral sprinkled with Queen Anne's...
If You Can Get Past the Sticker Shock
...or if your budget can withstand the world's priciest city, Zurich is for you. We read on the train ride from Paris that Zurich...
Bastille Day
We watched explosions of twinkling fairy dust against the dark sky, the Eiffel Tower shimmering like an oversized sparkler dominating the...
Don't Lose It!
If we lose the keys at our Paris VRBO, we'll be charged five-hundred Euros. In dollars, that's... a lot, especially since I can get a key...
