Category: travel
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Camping 101: Packing for an overnight
One of the first trips my husband and I took together was camping near St. Michael’s Island, Maryland. Although just an overnight, it was a risky proposition considering that we were still just getting to know each other. There would be no electricity, no running water and no internet. More than anything, this trip would test…
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This week I am…
…embracing my inner French femme with this five-piece wardrobe philosophy. …dusting off an old bottle of vodka and using it to remove stains, keep flowers fresh, and more. …dreaming of North American vacations, fueled by these National Geographic photos. …still battling a near-constant case of puppy fever–how my life would be different. …ordering these handy books on how…
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I want to go to there…
…Cannes, France. Today’s post seems fitting given that the Cannes Film Festival is going on right now and that we’ll be visiting this beautiful place one month from today. Perched on the Côte d’Azur (what we call the French Riviera), Cannes is more than just a collection of resorts and beachside cafes. Cannes was established in the 10th century as…
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Passport covers for summer travel
In my first passport photo I’m missing my two front teeth and in my second I have braces. My third boasts stamps from Africa and Asia. But my latest passport contains one of my most important pieces of paper–my visa allowing me to live in Switzerland. This little book is easily one of my most…
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Going to a rodeo in Switzerland
Switzerland is still foreign to me in many ways. I am often worried about breaking an odd law (naked hiking was recently banned!) or forgetting to pay my taxes (four times a year), but then I’ll stumble upon something that reminds me of home. Of Bakersfield. Which is what occurred Sunday when we attended the…
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This week I am…
…watching this new show starring two fantastic actresses. …scrolling through photos of grandmothers around the world with their favorite recipes. …taking notes from the experts on how to optimize summer travel. …reading the most talked about article of the week (investigative journalism–wow!). …coveting these one-of-a-kind, handmade French sandals–worth the investment? …joining the New York v. San Francisco conversation with this piece of…
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I want to go to there…
…the Azores, Portugal. This collection of nine tropical islands is located so far west of Europe that it is just a four-hour flight from the United States. It would actually take me longer to fly from Switzerland, but I’m absolutely enchanted with what I’ve seen of this place. Lush, verdant, vibrant. Would it be wrong…
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Shop signs around Europe
It seems everywhere we travel in Europe we find ornate signs hanging outside of shops. I try to always snap a photo without backing up sidewalk traffic too much. I recently realized I had more than 20 of such photos in my reserve, so today I’m featuring 11 of my favorites. Enjoy! I don’t remember…
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Long-distance, last-minute Mother’s Day gifts
I sent a Mother’s Day gift to California weeks ago–in part because it takes so long to arrive, and in part because I was confused about the date! Mother’s Day in the UK was in March and after seeing “Don’t forget your Mum” signs in shops everywhere, I made sure I didn’t. But if I…
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Sneaking off for a summer vacation?
I try my hardest not to look like a tourist wherever I go. I own no fanny packs and you won’t find me in an American flag t-shirt. I like to look like I belong. I want to be mistaken for a local. I live to be asked for directions. Suffice to say, it’s a bit of…
Paige Langton 