Leslie Livingston 
Did you known there were other Notre Dames in France? And some of them right outside Paris? Here’s my guide to 5 must see churches outside Paris that are famous must see landmarks and attractions in France. On April 15, 2019, when the namesake Notre Dame burned in Paris, I cried. The world cried with … Read more
“I promise I won’t be naughty.” — Villanelle Here’s my complete guide to the must see Killing Eve filming locations in Paris France. The intriguing star of Killing Eve is Villanelle. Villanelle’s a complex character with wicked smiles and catlike features. A Russian assassin with a killer sense of style. Jodie Comer stars as Oksana Astankova in … Read more
“I will be a genius, and the world will admire me.” — Salvador Dali, age 16 Here’s my guide to the Dalì Theater and Museum, or Teatro-Museo Dalí, in Figueres Spain. It’s one of Spain’s best small museums. It’s eccentric. But then so is its namesake, the famed Surrealist artist Salvador Dalì. When one thinks … Read more
Situated on a sheltered bay, between Split and Zadar, tranquil Šibenik is a hidden gem in Croatia. You can stroll its labyrinth of stony alleyways and visit a must see piece of Gothic-Renaissance architecture: the UNESCO-listed St. James Cathedral. The gleaming white building is the beating heart of sleepy Šibenik. History of Šibenik Šibenik is … Read more
Here’s my guide to the lovely town of Santillana del Mar. It’s an idyllic town that’s an easy day trip from Bilbao. This guide covers the best things see and do in and around Santillana del Mar. Santillana del Mar is the jewel of Cantabria and must visit destination in northern Spain. With its rolling … Read more
Here’s my guide to visiting Casa Vicens, a magnificent Antoni Gaudi creation in Barcelona Spain. The vivacious Casa Vicens splashed onto the Gaudi tourist circuit in Barcelona in November 2017. The UNESCO-listed Casa Vicens opened its flamboyant doors to the public after 130 years of private ownership and a massive renovation. It’s an intense burst … Read more
Built on a rocky ridge, with an impenetrable wall of mountains surrounding it, the rugged Klis Fortress dominates the skyline. Kliss Fortress is an easy day trip from Split Croatia. A rare chance to step back in time, admire ancient ruins, and scamper across old stones. If you want to have a place all to … Read more
“No house should ever be on a hill or on anything. It should be of the hill. Belonging to it. Hill and house should live together each the happier for it.” — Frank Lloyd Wright Here’s my complete guide to visiting Fallingwater, a new Frank Lloyd Wright UNESCO site in Pennsylvania. Fallingwater is nestled in … Read more
I grew up at a time when girls were supposed to wear perfume. I never did. I used to dread department stores. It was virtually impossible to avoid the cosmetic section. Perfectly coiffed and high heeled ladies would bustle toward me with their perfume nozzles, and I would flee. I don’t think it’s an allergy … Read more
If a medieval fairytale type castle is one your agenda, look no further. Less than an hour from lovely Ljubljana Slovenia lies one of Europe’s most dramatic castles, Predjama Castle. Predjama Castle is a must see site in Slovenia, and one of the country’s most popular attractions. Tucked into the mouth of a towering cliff, … Read more