"If you don't have the time to travel, create a career that gives you more freedom…until then, take a 12-hour vacation." Florence, Italy is a sightseeing mecca filled with picturesque churches, bountiful markets, authentic restaurants and so much more. It can be a bit overwhelming, but you'll be surprised how much you can fit into 12 hours. Make sure you wear your comfy walking shoes, you'll be doing a lot of it! SOMETHING SWEET  9:00am There are plenty of pasticceria's to choose… Read More »

“If you don’t have the time to travel, create a career that gives you more freedom…until then, take a 12-hour vacation.” It’s a small town…a very small town and, unfortunately, it sometimes gets overlooked by tourists with the uber-trendy wine country of Napa & Sonoma nearby. Though they hold their own with outdoor adventurers flocking to Point Reyes to experience the amazing biking, challenging hikes and plentiful bird sightings. The downtown is quaint and features all the essentials of the more popular neighboring towns; shopping,… Read More »

There are always inopportune times when I am bit with the traveling bug. To cure this itch, I have perfected the Art of the 12-Hour Vacation {12HV}. It is a way of discovering a town through its food, people & culture while getting a taste of the much needed escape you are looking for. And the exploration takes place in just 12 hours…from morning to moonlight. TIPS FOR TAKING A SUCCESSFUL 12-HOUR VACATION {12HV} Choose a Distant LocationYour destination must be at least 45 minutes from home. I have found that this is just far… Read More »