Looking for travel inspiration or a quick escape from reality? In my Travel Diary, I share personal stories from my journeys in the U.S. and abroad.
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Scuba: Why I dove in, why my plan was bonkers, and why I don’t regret it
Read moreI traveled alone to Mexico to scuba dive…on the precipice of a pandemic. Here’s how it went, and why I’d do it all over again.
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A quick stop in Quebec City, Canada
Read moreMy takeaway from two days in Quebec City: It’s culture- and architecture-rich, but it somehow lacks that special je-ne-sais-quoi.
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An Autumn Walk in Hampstead, London
Read moreThe gorgeous London neighborhood of Hampstead is where some of my favorite novelists and poets once lived.
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24 hours on Loch Lomond’s ‘bonnie banks’
Read moreLoch Lomond has a beautiful little secret that few international travelers seem to have caught on to: Inchcailloch, an island nature reserve.
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Sick in Scotland
Read moreI arrived in Scotland in a feverish daze, but the rugged coastline and charming towns still won me over.
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Finding joy in stillness: Our long weekend in Sorrento, Maine
Read moreAn internet-free few days in America’s Vacationland was my unexpected highlight of 2019.
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Two wheels, one island: A day of biking on Nantucket
Read moreFor all their differences, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket have a major shared strength: great bike trails.
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Sun, sand and sweat: Exploring Martha’s Vineyard by bike
Read moreThis island has a way of easing troubles and slowing time, even when crowds descend on the Fourth of July.
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Celebrating love in verdant Vermont
Read moreWith its crunchy hippie roots, beautiful mountain scenery and friendly people, Vermont lived up to our Mt. Mansfield-high expectations.
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A relaxing weekend in the Eastern Algarve
Read moreTravel to the Eastern Algarve and you’ll find wild landscapes, untouched beaches and blissful quiet.