READ THE ROOM.
READ THE ROOM.
Nearly four decades of friendship, a Tuscan kitchen, and an experience that reminded me why some of the best travel memories happen when you take the time to connect with people. I’ve known my best friend Shonda since seventh grade. We met in September 1987, and over the years we’ve shared more experiences, conversations, and …
After a long journey through Italy, a quiet dinner at a family-owned restaurant introduced us to the generous food, welcoming people, and authentic charm of this medieval Tuscan village. By the time Shonda and I sat down for dinner at Bar Boccaccio, we had been traveling for most of the day. Rome, crowded train stations, …
I have traveled the world and spent time in a lot of places. Few have felt as special as Certaldo Alto. Here, Tuscany moves at a slower pace, shaped by local families, food, wine, craft, history, and enough quiet to actually be present.
People ask flight attendants what we pack. I think the better question is: What do you pack when you leave home without always knowing exactly when you are coming back? As a flight attendant, I typically walk into the airport with three bags: my rollerboard, my lunch bag and my shoulder bag. That is my …
