We did it again – turning on the windshield wipers when we meant to switch on the turn signal.   My sister and I were still getting used to driving on the left-hand side of the road, which made for an interesting 2.5-hour drive from Kingston […]

From the moment I first heard Italian, I was immediately fascinated with the language and knew that I wanted to learn it. Fast forward several years since my introduction to this romance language, and as with all things over time – if you don’t use […]

Earlier this year I signed up for virtual cooking classes on Homemade.  I felt like I hit the jackpot – I gained access to live (albeit virtual) cooking lessons from professional chefs, the classes featured entrees, desserts, and pastries from a wide range of cuisines, […]

While most visitors to Jamaica usually explore the north coast and its spectacular beaches, I wanted to do something different this time. I was in Jamaica for my cousin’s wedding and I was determined to take a day trip before returning to the States. I […]

It was September and still quite warm. Dressed in a sleeveless tank top and jeans, I thought for sure the hiking portion of this 1-day excursion would be a breeze. I always considered myself to be somewhat athletic, but boy was I totally unprepared for […]