Travel Letters
Dispatches from the road — personal stories, observations, and honest reflections from places near and far.
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Austria and Germany
Read more →: Austria and GermanyAustria and Germany Salt Mines, Alpine Lakes & an Unexpected Detour AMBLE AND ROAM WRITTEN SEP 26, 2026 6 days and 7 nights | March 2025 Our Itinerary at a Glance Saturday Depart from the States Sunday | Salzburg, Austria…
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Up North, Michigan
Read more →: Up North, MichiganGreat Lakes and Sand Dunes AMBLE AND ROAM WRITTEN SEP 19, 2026 8 days and 9 nights | July 2025 Last summer, we shook up our usual vacation plans. Instead of spending a week at the beach along the Gulf,…
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North Captiva Island, Florida
Read more →: North Captiva Island, FloridaA love for baby manatees AMBLE AND ROAM WRITTEN SEP 12, 2026 Six Days and Seven Nights | June 2026 North Captiva Island is for those who go to the beach for the beach – and for people who appreciate…
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Pancakes, Waffles, Fries, and Bicycles
Read more →: Pancakes, Waffles, Fries, and BicyclesBelgium and Amsterdam | June 2024 AMBLE AND ROAM WRITTEN SEP 05, 2026 As I’ve been planning our family’s fall trip to Reykjavik and Amsterdam, I’ve found myself thinking back to our first trip to Amsterdam in 2024. It seemed…
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Charleston, South Carolina
Read more →: Charleston, South CarolinaThe Holy City and Me. WRITTEN AUG 29, 2026 I have a unique relationship with Charleston, South Carolina, and it has evolved so much over the past 25 years. Charleston was my home for 4 years, beginning in the fall…
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Christmas in Quebec City
Read more →: Christmas in Quebec CityDecember 2024 | four nights three days WRITTEN AUG 22, 2026 Our Itinerary at a Glance Keep reading to find the full story below. December 19 | Dinner In Quebec City December 20 | Toboggan Slide and Christmas Market December…
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A Portland, Oregon Foodie Getaway
Read more →: A Portland, Oregon Foodie GetawayThree Nights, Two and a Half Days July 2026 Han Oak (Photo by author) Our Itinerary at a Glance All the details your heart desires will be below Thursday | Drinks and Dinner in Portland Friday | The Gorge, Hood…