It’s a quiet, low-traffic morning in the ancient hill town of Ragusa in southeastern Sicily, Italy, a noted UNESCO World Heritage Site. I’m trudging, ever upward, on Corso Italia to the neighborhood butcher. The salmon-hued Palazzo Bertini and the sober-lookingRead more
Chocolate was on my mind as I entered the coolly contemporary apartment we’d rented in Brussels through airbnb. With sacks of groceries from our local produce market in hand, I had just climbed the 78 stairs to our cozy, light-filled, fifth-floorRead more
FLOSS No, it’s not a directive about proper dental care. Rather, FLOSS stands for Fresh Local Organic Seasonable Sustainable. That acronym is the sacred mantra of Portland’s vibrant cuisine scene, said Adam, our guide from Portland Walking Tours. Adam wasRead more
Enjoy these parting looks at some more memorable places from our extended stay in Glen Ellen, CA. Gaige House Gaige House is a secluded, peaceful, luxurious hideaway unobtrusively tucked back from the main street of Glen Ellen. This 23-room boutiqueRead more