Ocean lover that I am, the city of Venice, rising slightly above sea level, inundated with water, flooded by acqua alta (exceptionally high tide) and threatened by global warming, is the stuff of my dreams. While others cringe at the thought of buildings rising from the water, I am drawn to it. It is one of the loveliest places I have ever been.… Read more
Visit the gingerbread cottages on Martha’s Vineyard and you will have the most enchanting afternoon. … Read more
We spent last weekend in Brooklyn and were so lucky that it was the first warm weekend of spring. We wandered Brooklyn, took photos of food stalls, had brunch and then headed to Manhattan for an art exhibit and a trip to Central Park. We were hoping to see the Mandarin duck that has been hanging out in the park, but we didn’t have a sighting. However, there was plenty to enjoy in the park on a beautiful spring day.… Read more
We made a brief stop in Ojai during our California trip last fall. As we walked through town, I had to keep stopping to take in the beautiful tiled roofs and the painted wall tiles decorating many of the town’s structures.… Read more
We just got back from our California vacation and I want to share our amazing first weekend in Los Angeles. If you are headed to LA, here are ideas of things to do and places to eat.… Read more