A few years ago, I fell in love with a little town in Italy called Empoli, and in particular, a charming Bed and Breakfast, I Melograni. Charming is such an understatement, but you get the idea. Having just spent a couple of days in the dirty hustle and bustle of Rome, the Tuscan countryside was [...]

Friday, May 8, 2009 | day trips | 1 Comment

For my first adventure in exploring Dallas, my mom, StepBob and I spent an afternoon at the Nasher Sculpture Garden. I knew that my friend Laura is a member, and always, in the back of my mind wondered why exactly one would want a membership to such a place. It’s not like the exhibits are [...]

Sunday, May 4, 2008 | day trips | 2 Comments

Okay, let’s get back to travel stories.
Cinque Terre (translation: five lands) was one of the most magical places I’ve ever been. From the time I hit the trail at Riomaggiore, I had a hard time getting control over my emotions. I’d find myself laughing, or choked up - totally overwhelmed by the beauty [...]

Tuesday, December 4, 2007 | day trips | No Comments

Montserrat is the mountain home of a famous Benedictine abbey, about an hour’s train ride from Barcelona. It’s also home to some pretty kick-ass hiking. Which is what lured me. Barcelona is wonderful, but I needed a little time out of the city.

According to my trusty pedometer, at its summit (San Jeroni, pictured at bottom [...]

Tuesday, October 30, 2007 | day trips | 5 Comments