Freelance writer, world traveler, perpetual over-packer. I cover boutique hotels, culinary trends, and European destinations for online and print publications.

My next big travel goal is to walk England's 630-mile South West Coast Path. It may take some time.

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"Waking up to lions using my tent as a hammock in Tanzania."

How to Get from Rome to Tuscany

Barely 100 miles (160 km) separate Rome from the heart of Tuscany, making it easy to incorporate both into your Italian itinerary. For ease and efficiency, travel by train is... read more

How to Get from Rome to Puglia

235 miles (378 km) separate Rome from Puglia in the far south of the country. The “heel” to Italy’s boot, the region’s rugged countryside and magnificent beaches put it high on... read more

How to Get from Rome to Sicily

Rome and Sicily are approximately 260 miles (420 km) apart as the crow flies. Quick flights and overnight train and ferry routes make the trip possible for even the shortest of... read more

How to Get from Nice to Saint-Tropez

Saint-Tropez is located about 62 miles (100 km) from Nice, traveling southwest along the French Riviera. The iconic fishing village's location on a rocky peninsula—with no train... read more

How to Get from Nice to Monaco

The tiny principality of Monaco lies to the north of Nice, with barely 12 miles (20 km) of Mediterranean coastline separating it from the Riviera capital. Between high-speed... read more

How to Get from Aix-en-Provence to Nice

A distance of approximately 92 miles (148 km) separates Aix-en-Provence from Nice, traveling east across Provence to the northeastern edge of the Cote d’Azur.   Driving is the... read more