In my trip research, every so often I come across a place that seems too good to be true. Yet, when I visit, it defies all expectations and I wonder what took me so long to make it happen. The…
Borgo Pignano Resort in Tuscany
At this point in the year, I start dreaming of more simple times. When things are busy, stressful, and overwhelming, I find myself longing for simple moments where I can embrace the quiet. The serene. And, the still. Nowhere is…
Villa Cordevigo Wine Relais Review
Winter travel delivers the most magic when I’m not looking for it. In 2018, I refused to come home from our initial winter trip. We spent 2 weeks road tripping through Italy with no pre-planned destination. That’s how we ended…
Best Places to Stay in Tuscany for Memorable Moments
Like so many people who have come before us, we fallen in love with the iconic hill towns of Tuscany. After spending a few nights in Siena and Montepulciano, we realized that Tuscany demanded more than a day trip from…
Underrated Umbria: Roccafiore Wine Resort
People, including Tom, often ask me how I come up with where we travel. The truth is, I don’t often remember. I read a lot. Travel guides, hotel books, instagram posts, blogs – no reading materials is safe from me. …
Meneghetti Wine Hotel & Winery Review
I’ve honestly lost track of how I found out about the Meneghetti Wine Resort and Hotel. Whether I read about it in the Relais & Chateaux book or on Stacie Flinner’s blog, I cannot remember. All I know is that…
Where to Stay in Tuscany: 9 Relaxing & Peaceful Hotels
We’ve fallen in love with the iconic small towns in Italy. Determining where to stay in Tuscany was easy after we planned our first trip to Tuscany. The more we explore the Italian countryside, the more places we find to…
