Leslie Livingston 
There’s nothing as romantic or idyllic as a road trip through Portugal. The country is a land finely aged like wine. It stuns with its vintage-y cities, whitewashed medieval villages, a beautiful seacoast, and delicious food and wine. Top this all off with a dollop of historic UNESCO sites and some soulful Fado music, and … Read more
Yearning for some small town all-American charm? New England has some of the most beautiful small towns in the United States. Set on rocky shores or nestled in rolling mountains, New England’s quaint towns are filled with historic landmarks, white steepled churches, and magnificent old world architecture. The regional food is exquisite. You can dine … Read more
Planning a visit to beautiful Beacon Hill in Boston and wondering what to do? This guide covers all the top attractions and best things to see and do in Beacon Hill. This colonial chic part of Boston is one of New England’s most adorable and classic neighborhoods. When you conjure visions of early America, you … Read more
Here’s my guide to the top attractions in Split Croatia. This guide covers all the top must visit sites and historic landmarks in Split. I adored Split. It’s a beautiful city with a bustling waterfront and ancient ruins. I used Split as my base in central Croatia, after visiting Dubrovnik, before moving on to the … Read more
Planning a vacation in Arizona and need some destination inspiration? I’ve put together the ultimate Arizona bucket list to help you plan your trip. Arizona is home to some of the most iconic and otherworldly landscapes in the American Southwest. Images of the Wild West and Western culture are sprinkled throughout the state. The state … Read more
Planning a visit to the Vatican? This Vatican guide gives you the lowdown on how to get tickets to the Vatican, how to skip the line, and advice on what tours to take. There are a lot of options and it can be confusing. Hopefully, this guide will give you all the information you need … Read more
Planning a weekend trip to Sedona Arizona and wondering what to do and see? Here’s the perfect 2 days in Sedona itinerary, which is one of the most beautiful spots on the planet. What’s to love about Sedona? Everything. Nestled amid striking sandstone formations, Sedona is a real looker. This scenic desert town is surrounded … Read more
Located high on Mingus Mountain, Jerome is a once-bustling Wild West mining town in the Verde Valley highlands. When you arrive at its perch, you’ll feel like you’re clinging to a cliff and peering out over a kingdom of green scrub, cacti, and pines. Jerome was a boomtown turned ghost town. It was restored to … Read more
Here’s my guide to visiting Saguaro National Park in Tucson Arizona. I give you an overview of the park and tell you what to see and do in this desert playground. Saguaro National Park was created specifically to protect its prickly green saguaro cacti, which only grow in the Sonoran Valley. The beautiful park is … Read more
Here’s my guide to visiting the Basilica of Sant Maria Glorioso dei Frari in Venice Italy, simply known as the “Frari.” I give you an overview of the basilica’s history and tell you what to see inside. The Frari is a mini museum of Venetian Renaissance art and one of the city’s greatest artistic storehouses. … Read more