Historic Virginia City
Recently, I’ve been splitting my time between the beautiful shores of the San Francisco Bay Area and the caramel covered hills of Nevada’s Virginia City Highlands. My family bought a house in the Highlands and I love the area so much I find myself spending more and more time there. The city’s history is one…
Relaxing in Turks and Caicos
Last year I had the opportunity to travel to Turks and Caicos. After visiting the island a few years back, I couldn’t wait to return and discover new parts of the country. We rented a very small car and spent our days beach hopping all around the island. Every morning we drove from one beach…
Mendocino: A Getaway Paradise
Hidden among the cliffs of spectacular coastline, redwoods and windy highways, Mendocino is a getaway paradise. Getting there takes effort as the drive is slowed by seemingly unending turns and dips in the road, both from the north and the south. But the air is refreshing and sweet and warm enough even in winter to…
Relaxing in Ravello
Ravello is a romantic hilltop town overlooking the Mediterranean sea. It’s known as the Jewel of the Amalfi Coast and is only an hour outside of Naples. The drive to Ravello is breathtakingly beautiful as one passes through the coastal villages of Sorrento, Positano and Amalfi. While I travel to Ravello often, my love for…
A Photographer’s Trip to Cuba
When one travels abroad with four amazingly talented photographers, there’s a great deal of pressure to create beautiful images and capture the essence of the destination. This is especially true when your destination is the one-of-a-kind nation of Cuba, and the photographers are Jose Villa, Joel Serrato, Bryce Covey, and Line Dittoe. We decided to…
Food and Culture in Montreal
After making the drive from Boston to Montreal, we immediately familiarized ourselves with our home for the next few days by hitting the streets in search of a delicious meal. Having done our research prior to the trip, we were looking forward to trying as many of the amazing dining options as we could. After…
Peaceful Konigssee Germany
There are few places left in the world with water both clear as the eye can see and clean enough to drink straight from the source. Located in the Berchtesgadener Land of Germany, and about an hour drive from Salzburg, Lake Konigssee is “king” of them all. Ever since living in Austria several years ago,…
A Visit to the Marrakech Medina
In November, I was able to travel to Marrakech. Since this was my first trip to Morocco, I decided to head straight for the city medina (old town) to explore the ancient area and enjoy a few great photo opportunities. The Marrakech medina provided a vibrant display of local vendors and amazing food. While walking…
Relaxing in Playa del Carmen Mexico
As a surprise, my younger sister planned a vacation for the two of us to explore Mexico together. It was the first visit to the country for both of us and as such we wanted to see some of the world-renowned historical sites, while also squeezing in plenty of beach side relaxation. We happened to…
Venice in Black and White
About a year ago, I was lucky enough to travel to Venice with a group of equally enthusiastic female photographers, my Contax camera and a bag full of black and white film! Even on the bleakest of winter days, the colors of this beautiful city never cease to inspire me. But having been fortunate enough…
A Holiday Visit to London
My husband has always wanted to visit London and being completely honest, I was more than happy to oblige! London is a huge city that is so absolutely gorgeous and full of life. We visited over Christmas and it was such a lovely way to spend the holiday. We stayed in Notting Hill at a…
A Tour Through Historic Germany
I was so excited to visit Germany to learn about a new culture and explore the country where my husband spent a year of his childhood. We flew directly from Chicago to Frankfurt before making our way to Darmstadt, the city we would call home for the next week. I had always pictured post-WWII Germany…