Exploring Lisbon and Porto in Portugal with Viking River Cruises
This summer, my husband and I took a 10-day cruise on the Douro River in Portugal – Portugal’s River of Gold. It was my third cruise with Viking River Cruises a... Read More...
Travel Writing
Ultimate Guide to 48 Hours in Plano
Plano, Texas is part of the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex. But as part of the greater DFW area, Plano is often overshadowed by its big-city neighbor of Dallas. I ... Read More...
Falling in Love with Austrian Coffee
When I was a little girl, I was enamored with life in the late 19th century. The time of coffee houses and brooding writers and people sitting around discussing... Read More...
Austria Bound: Discover Architecture, Art and Historic Charm in Vienna
This article appeared in the August 2019 issue of So Scottsdale! magazine and Uptown magazine.
Austria brings to mind visions of Mozart, Alpine villag... Read More...
Why You Must Visit Buffalo, New York
When people ask me about some of my favorite destinations, it often comes as a surprise when I include Buffalo, New York. But it’s a great city filled with good... Read More...
Roanoke, Virginia: Shining Star of the Blue Ridge Mountains
Roanoke sits in a wide valley at the foot of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains. The town is a unique blend of Southern charm and hospitality, history, outdoor adv... Read More...
In the Know: Travel Leaders’ Postcards
This article appeared in Travel Leaders' Postcards, Spring 2019. This is the publication of Travel Leaders Group.
New Ways to Explore Alaska
Holland Am... Read More...
Valencia Hotel Group Cools Down Summer with Poptails
I had the privilege recently of spending some time with Valencia Hotel Group around Texas. I love the hospitality I received on my stays. They also have enough ... Read More...
How Travel Saved My Life
I’m frequently asked why I travel and why I encourage others to travel. For me, travel saved my life. Literally. Twenty years ago, in 1999, I made a choice to l... Read More...
Tasty, Healthy Food in Phoenix
This article originally appeared in the January 2019 issue of WHERE Phoenix + Scottsdale.
If you've resolved to eat healthy this year, it doesn't mean yo... Read More...