Language learning + Travel
I married into a family who speak Spanish in addition to English, and because Spanish is part of their culture, I’ve been trying to learn some for a couple of […]
Category Archives: Travel
A Spontaneous 6 days in Crete (and 1 in Santorini)
I was at a Greek restaurant with a couple of friends last January and the food was so good that we decided to go to Greece to get more. After […]
The Duplicity of Paris
The usual attributes of Paris are no mystery to me. The grandeur of the Louvre, the reach of the Eiffel Tower, the wealthy expanse of the Champs Elysees – who […]
WE WENT TO PORTO FOR THE WEEKEND, YOU SHOULD TOO!
This is a little late because I’ve been busy: traveling, enjoying the holidays, and doing things worth writing about. Making time to actually sit and reflect and write, well, that’s […]
Belonging, to Boise and Abroad
Where I live, in the West German countryside, I’m not a local. I’ll never be a local, and I’ll only be a resident here for a few years. It’s hard […]
We Went to Munich for the Weekend, You Should Too!
The first time I went to Munich was during Oktoberfest, 2012. We were hoping for a fun weekend of German beer (wine for me), food and fun times together. What […]
How to Fly with Ryanair and Not Lose Your Mind/Patience/Dignity
Most everyone who has traveled within Europe has had the option to fly with Ryanair, an Ireland-based budget airline. Ryanair flights are cheap, and I mean, very cheap. I once […]
Seeing the World through Rose-Colored Wine Glasses
I have a friend who used to order Cabernet Sauvignon at the bar when we were about 22 years old. She looked so cool and sophisticated, all dressed up with […]
My Love Affair with Lima: Part II
On our return visit to Lima we stayed two travel days, plus two full days and my affection for the city only grew stronger. Luckily our friend Pablo let us […]
My Love Affair with Lima, Peru: Part I
This is a love story in two parts, starring Lima and me. You know how when you fall in love, you aren’t really expecting it? How it’s this scary, butterfly-inducing […]
Wanderlust Leah 