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I try not to visit cities more than once. Not because I haven’t enjoyed my visit, but because there is so much of the world I haven’t...

The spices of Grenada My husband and I have a tradition when we travel: we walk everywhere. It's our favorite way to truly get a feel for...

Grace and trash in Naples Naples is my least favorite Italian city. I've had some tough experiences here – from encountering outright...

Arrival via Bernina Express We began our adventure with a train journey from Italy aboard the Bernina Express. The guide warned us that...

Lake Como, with its shimmering waters and dramatic mountain backdrop, offered more than just stunning scenery. My recent visit, filled...

If you know anything about Milan, it is a city renowned for its fashion. In this chic city, where I knew that the clothes we choose to...

My friend Autumn taught me that to write well, you must travel well, and in this way, you will live well. If you travel intentionally,...

Water surrounds us on the island of Lamu, and we are reborn each day. The theme for our creative retreat is Begin Again. So a daily...

Seafood Curry with Rice and Vegetables I went to Lamu and ate seafood curry, but the dish was unfamiliar. In the curries of my past,...

Chui, Our Lamu Guide He greets us as we enter the hand-carved mahogany boat. Still bleary-eyed from our long voyage, he is the first...

Yes, that's me celebrating the day I was born - and named! During our time in Lamu, we settled into a routine. We rose early to swim...

Today kicked off our creative adventure. I woke up in my cozy mosquito-netted cocoon to the soothing sound of the morning call to prayer....

Lamu is a fascinating blend of contrasts! This vibrant destination is deeply rooted in Muslim traditions, with the melodic call to prayer...

The First Leg - DFW to London It took three planes, one boat, and all of my 58 years before I finally arrived in Africa! My journey...

We kicked off our last day in The Big Easy with brunch at the legendary Commander's Palace. Jazz musicians set the mood in a space that...

The Big Day Has Arrived—Cleo Friday! The moment we've all been waiting for is finally here—Cleo Friday! We kicked off the excitement with...

Celebrating Shari's Milestone Birthday in The Big Easy Heading to The Big Easy to celebrate my dear friend Shari's milestone birthday was...

Capturing Memories: My 2025 Travel Adventures and Reflections What an incredible year 2024 was! The year included international...