Morocco or Bust Jun24

Morocco or Bust

Snake charmers, storytellers, leather water bags, lanterns, tea trays, brass cups, traditional clothing, spices, magicians and peddlers all make Morocco a place I can’t wait to get immersed in when I get lost in the souqs of Marrakech.

Just Him & Me & The Deep Blue Sea Jun12

Just Him & Me &...

In January 2012, Mr. Wonderful and I took off for the British Virgin Islands and spent a week sailing on a 37.2’ Beneteau we rented from Moorings. It was one of the best weeks of my life and I reminisce about it quite often. As an homage to that awesome week, I thought I’d share with you 8 Reasons We Love Sailing the BVIs.

Look Inside My Lo & Sons Travel Bag Jun07

Look Inside My Lo &#...

I travel...a lot! And last year, I discovered the Lo & Sons OMG bag and I've been hooked ever since. Check out everything it fits {peek inside my bag that is packed for a long weekend of fun & fashion}.

Michelle McKinney Hammond Returns to Ghana. Fairy Tales Do Come True (Video) Jun06

Michelle McKinney Ha...

About 5 years ago there was this celebrated author who sold millions of books - but hit a wall that almost did her in. But this tale does have a happy ending. The Princess DIVA gets her palace...and the full, abundant, creative life she's always craved. Here's how it goes

Blueprint for Style Hit Tokyo & Fathom Caught It Apr27

Blueprint for Style ...

There are tons of travel sites but Fathom presents travel in a more styling, personalized way. And last week, they featured Blueprint for Style's trip to Tokyo and one of my secret vintage shops!

The Sweetest Trip Around The World You Might Ever Take Apr07

The Sweetest Trip Ar...

Inspired by my love of travel and my current quest to find travel-themed cupcakes in every city that The Passport Party Project visits, I thought it would be fun to create a photo gallery of some super creative travel-themed sweets.

(My) 5 Truths About Travel Writing Mar11

(My) 5 Truths About ...

Free flights and accommodations are great, but everyone knows that writers (no matter the genre) don’t get paid very much unless they are in the top .999999 percent – of which I am not.

5 Reasons to Getta C...

Eating French cuisine is TheBomb.com, there's no doubt...but if you have fantasies of becoming a chef or love experimenting in the kitchen, then you'll want to get your hands dirty in a French kitchen, take a culinary tour, and/or go to the open air French markets and shop for seasonal veggies, meat, poultry and cheeses with an expert. There's nothing like it.

10 Ways To Avoid Fam...

I love my family. I really do. I love my husband's family too. We're are all one big happy unit. Besides, families are fun. They put the fun in dysfunctional, right? *Smiling*

The World’s Gr...

We all travel and with these new TSA limits (and our need to carry everything onboard), a carry-on that fits everything while looking haute is nearly impossible....until now!