Taking the Plunge into Adventure Throughout my life, I have often questioned the motivations behind people embarking on risky adventures such as mountain climbing and forest excursions. These thoughts came rushing back when I found myself invited by my 65-year-old English student to join their mountaineering group for a Via Ferrata experience, an activity involving…

The Allure of France: Nannying in St. Tropez Ah, France! The land of croissants, romance, and a very confused English-speaking nanny. My first visit was as a newly minted nanny for a fabulously affluent British-Brazilian couple. They whisked me away to the opulent shores of St. Tropez—yes, the same St. Tropez that was tragically in…

The most common mistake travelers make isn’t overpacking or missing a flight. It’s eating at the place with the laminated menu and the photos of every dish — the one strategically placed between the landmark and the tour bus stop. I’ve spent years refining a different approach. It starts at breakfast. Not at your hotel.…