The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams. ― Oprah Winfrey

Mont Saint Michel is a small island off the shore of northwestern France. Although various groups inhabited parts of the island as early as the fourth century or before, at the beginning of the eighth century, Bishop Aubert of Arvanches built the first small chapel on the peak of the island. Around 966, a group […]

“There is a kind of magicness about going far away and then coming back all changed.” ― Kate Douglas Wiggin

On our recent trip to France, my daughter and I visited the Loire Valley. This lush area stretches over 170 miles along the central region of the Loire River. In addition to agricultural offerings, the area draws tourists to visit some of the more than 300 chateaux and gardens. Dating back as early as the […]

Travel not for the destination, but for the joy of the journey. – Sir Joseph Fresco

Note: This post has been updated.  Click here for the new version. Earlier this year, when my daughter and I traveled in Spain, one of our priorities was to visit the yarn shops there. I had searched on Google, and also on Ravelry, a social networking website for people interested in fiber-related crafts. I found […]

Life is uncharted territory. It reveals its story one moment at a time. – Leo F. Buscaglia

Some things are different in Europe – does it matter? I find most of the differences interesting and not a problem to deal with. A few of the differences require an advanced notice and a little planning, but nothing is difficult.  Some differences are even enjoyable – I’d like to see them in the States. […]

Travel as much as you can. As far as you can. As long as you can. Life’s not meant to be lived in one place. ― Unknown