Travel

Chicago is where I was born, but I am truly a citizen of the world and a perpetual student of life.

From the beauty that is lake life in Traverse City, Michigan to the incredibly energy of Barcelona, Spain - I move in a lot of directions throughout the year.

From the hustle of New York to the quiet beaches of Cabo San Lucas, and from the historical Washington, D.C. to my familiar streets of Florence, all feel like home to me in one way or another. I spend much of my life in the air getting from one place to another and I love it.

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One place that is always close to my heart, though, is Italy. Truly the place where my soul feels at home and where my heart feels full. As I pour over works of art, walk the city streets, learn the regional specialities, and celebrate the friendships that have carried me through decades, I have learn about me, who I am, and what I need to be the best version of myself.

And isn't that the point of travel? To increase your awareness of the world around you, to participate in it. I live to learn about new cultures, languages, foods, landscapes and traditions so that at the end of the day we all realize how connected we are and how small this great big beautiful world really is? Here is your passport to adventure as my travel buddy. I plan on sharing everything from travel tips to favorite eats and everything else I encounter while traveling. And remember, I travel solo, with my husband and sometimes even with a caravan of 4 horses, two dogs, a motorhome and my gold cart! So trust me when I tell you the travels are diverse, different and rarely boring. 😃

National Italian American Heritage Month begins today!

National Italian American Heritage Month begins today!

Hello, October! In addition to loving this month for all of the delightfully fall and frightfully fun vibes that it brings, it is also a month dedicated to something very, very special to my heart. 💜 Happy Italian American Heritage Month! 🇮🇹🇺🇸 First celebrated in 1989...
Florence on my mind

Florence on my mind

One year ago I was in Italy. Taking these photos with @collinpierson. Truth be told he was actually annoyed with me about our sunrise photo shoot. Lol. But me being me, I had to do it. Living in the moment, and celebrating life has always been so important to me. And...
Beautiful Andaz, Mayakoba

Beautiful Andaz, Mayakoba

One of the absolutely most beautiful places I have had the pleasure working at, and enjoying is the Andaz Mayakoba! Andaz Mayakoba Resort is secluded in the private gated-Mayakoba complex, surrounded by tranquil lagoons and lush vegetation with nature trails. It is a...
Nizuc Resort & Spa in Cancun

Nizuc Resort & Spa in Cancun

Engage!19 just happened. And every time it does, my mind starts to sizzle with new ideas, inspiration and knowledge. This is my second year attending, and I found a good rhythm this year. I attended with my husband, Collin and Chris Rebollo, the director of events for...
My Italy List: What to do in Florence, Part 1

My Italy List: What to do in Florence, Part 1

Hello Amici miei! As many of you may already know, I am a lover of all things Italian. From the food to the culture to the idiosyncrasies I can never get enough. So, I am going to start sharing some of my favorite things about Italy  that I have collected over the...

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