Baja Wine Country Gets a New Wellness Resort Just South of the Border A big thanks to Montevalle for hosting our stay so we could provide this detailed review of our experience. Mexico’s Valle de Guadalupe is a wine region in Baja California’s… Melissa Curtin , May 13, 2023
Top Washington State Wine Experiences A big thanks to the Washington State Wine Commission for hosting our trip so we could provide this detailed review of our experience. Recently, I had the opportunity to travel… Melissa Curtin , May 5, 2023
How a Viking River Cruise Brought Me and My Mom Closer A big thanks to Viking for hosting our cruise so we could provide this detailed review of our experience. My mom and I never had the perfect storybook relationship, due… Melissa Curtin , March 14, 2023
5 Reasons To Add Truffle Hunting In Tuscany To Your Travel List A big thanks to Villa Saletta for hosting our stay so we could provide this detailed review of our experience. “Bravo Giotto, Bravo!” exclaimed Andrea, the Italian quarryman carrying a… Melissa Curtin , March 4, 2023
10 Unique Culinary Experiences in Israel A big thanks to Israel Ministry of Tourism for hosting our trip so we could provide this detailed review of our experience. “[If] you can open a mouth, you can… Melissa Curtin , February 5, 2023
4 Unique Places to Stay On Your 2023 European Vacation A big thanks to Maison Hotel Albar Pont Neuf in Paris, 25Hours Hotel Piazza San Paolino in Florence, Sofitel Rome Villa Borghese, and Villa Saletta in Tuscany for hosting our… Melissa Curtin , December 22, 2022
Discover Hidden Gems in Santa Barbara, The American Riviera A big thanks to Visit Santa Barbara and Mar Monte Hotel for hosting our stay so we could provide this detailed review of our experience. Every time we visit Santa… Melissa Curtin , September 6, 2022
12 Things to Know Before Going to Paris Paris is a good jump-off city for other European adventures. We decided on three nights in the City of Light at the start of our trip and two nights on… Melissa Curtin , August 10, 2022
Biggest surprises as a traveler to Berlin, Germany This is the second part in Melissa Curtin’s series on travel surprises in Europe. Last week, it was Copenhagen. Next up in the series, next week: Prague! There are so… Melissa Curtin , April 7, 2015
Biggest surprises as a traveler to Copenhagen, Denmark This is the first part in Melissa Curtin’s series on travel surprises in Europe. Next up in the series, next week: Berlin! There are so many things you don’t think… Melissa Curtin , April 1, 2015
Escape LA: Red Rock Canyon and Trona Pinnacles More Escape LA, from Melissa Curtin: 48 hours in Ojai, California With gas prices so low, now is the time to take an LA road trip. If you find yourself needing… Melissa Curtin , March 18, 2015
Escape LA: 48 Hours in Ojai, California Just an hour away from the City of Angels lies an oasis so not like Los Angeles that, as an Angelino, it only makes sense to head there often for some… Melissa Curtin , March 10, 2015
Formentera: Ibiza’s sleepy little sister This post is the second in Melissa Curtin’s recount of her Ibiza and Formentera adventure. Check out the first post here. Honestly, I’d never thought about going to Ibiza…. Melissa Curtin , December 1, 2014
Ibiza, Spain: Playground for Adults This post is the first in Melissa Curtin’s recount of her Ibiza and Formentera adventure. Check out the second post here. Ibiza was never on my list of places to… Melissa Curtin , August 29, 2014
15 Highlights in Costa Rica, a Naturalist’s Delight Pura Vida! That’s the phrase you’ll hear most often in Costa Rica. It means “pure life” or “plenty of life.” It’s a greeting and a response to a greeting, but… Melissa Curtin , March 7, 2014