Padua is located in the Veneto region of Northern Italy, and often overshadowed by its more famous neighbors, Venice and Verona. But don’t let that fool you into thinking that Padua isn’t worth visiting! The city is home to the world’s first botanical garden and a renowned university where Galileo and Copernicus honed their scientific […]
Destinations
Two Magical Days in Venice
Venice is unlike any other city in the world. Marble palaces rise up from the Venetian Lagoon, appearing to float on water. There are canals instead of roads, and the only way to get around is by boat or by foot. Cruising down the Grand Canal, you follow in the wake of Venetian traders and […]
Sausalito, a Dreamy San Francisco Day Trip
Sausalito, California is a small town located directly across the bay from San Francisco. On a clear day, the view is postcard worthy, with the city skyline towering over the infamous prison island of Alcatraz and the Bay Bridge stretching across the horizon. Of course the view was obscured by fog during my visit, but […]
A Carefree Ride on the Napa Valley Wine Trolley
Napa Valley is the premier wine making region of California. The volcanic soil and moderate climate are ideal for growing grapes, and there are over 400 wineries in Napa Valley to prove it. With so many options, it can be daunting to choose which ones to visit. Then there’s the question of how to safely […]
Carmel to Big Sur: A Stunning California Road Trip
Carmel-by-the-Sea is one of the most enchanting towns in all of California. Its candy-colored cottages look like they’ve been lifted from the pages of a European fairytale! As the name suggests, Carmel-by-the-Sea hugs the California coast with a perfect crescent of white sand beach. The area is so captivating you might never want to leave. […]