Table of Contents Lisbon's winding, cobblestone streets echoed with the sound of our laughter as my college-aged daughter and I explored charming squares for the first two days of my visit. Saying goodbye at the airport was tough, but her…
Table of Contents Unleash your inner flamenco dancer in Seville!Seville, the heart of Andalusia, pulsated with a contagious energy as I visited my daughter earlier this month. Studying abroad has transformed her into a local, and she became my knowledgeable…
Table of Contents history, beauty, and my husband's hometown What began with a chance encounter in Monaco led to getting married in Olomouc! Sometimes the most memorable chapters of life begin when we least expect them.In the summer of 2003,…
A week in Scotland Itinerary: Spend two days visiting Edinburgh, the historical, cultural, and political capital of Scotland. At sunset on the second day drive to St. Andrews. Wake up to a morning walk on the beach, watch golf, and explore…
A Little Background Today I want to introduce you to the 20 year old version of me. I live in an old, but stunning apartment building with my host family in Beausoleil, France. In this apartment we share stories and…
You may have the universe if I may have Italy Giuseppe Verdi, composer Fruit stands along the Amalfi Coast Best things to do while in Italy to live La Dolce Vita No wonder Italy is home to so many artists, writers,…
Three things make me incredibly happy... spending time with my friends and family, capturing amazing photographs, and traveling to new places. In the fall of 2019 I was able to experience all three in Iceland. On my 39th birthday my…
Ella and Tutu are spending their day in the most beautiful city of the world, Prague. The two are very excited, and Tutu is jumping and spinnning for joy! The friends have visited Prague a few times before, but this…
Ella & Tutu in the Scottish Highlands Story by Anna Mares. Doll by Lenna McGraw. Photographs by Laura Mares, Pittsburgh Lifestyle Photographer. On this Scottish adventure, Ella and Tutu begin at a quiet Air B&B near the city of Inverness.…
Family Adventure Awaits in Norway In August, our family flew to Bergen, in western Norway. Our first two days were rainy so we rested, went grocery shopping, and hung around our AirBnB. We also went shopping for traditional wool sweaters at the Dale…