Way before the “rise” of Venice and Pisa as the maritime “powerhouses” of Italy, there was Amalfi. Amalfi was the original hub of maritime commerce and innovation. It is believed… [Continue Reading]
Author: Kimberly
Hi, I’m Kimberly! I’m a single woman “of a certain age” who works as a marketing communications leader at a global manufacturing company. My loves are, travel, meeting & introducing people, food that makes you moan and the tinking of wine glasses. I’m as prone to spontaneous moments of sage insight, as I am to trip over my own feet! I really try to stay fit and healthy but I just can’t say no to great pizza, pasta, and the accompanying wine. I’m an unplanned planner. When I travel, one day has a plan and one day doesn’t. A structured go with the flow if you will. And, I am an eternal optimist. I see it half full…but I still want more…I’d like it to overflow! Wouldn’t you too?
Positano, Italy ~ Path of the Gods!
The first time I did this hike I didn’t really know what I was getting myself into. I had heard about this great trail along the mountain tops of the… [Continue Reading]
Salerno, Italy ~ Am I In Greece?
The entire region of Campania has mythical folklore woven through its historic DNA. From the beach in Positano you can see the islands of Li Galli off in the distance… [Continue Reading]
Naples, Italy ~ The Wrath of Vesuvius!
In 79 AD Mount Vesuvius erupted releasing one hundred thousand times the thermal energy that was released by the Hiroshima bombings. The output of such a blast included molten rock,… [Continue Reading]
Positano, Italy ~ Beaches and Melon Time!
UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2018 ~ The breathtaking beauty of the Amalfi Coast is defined by its rocky cliffs meeting the blue-green Mediterranean Sea. It’s a collision of contrast with a volcanic… [Continue Reading]
Positano, Italy ~ Accommodations, Verandas & Vistas
UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2018 ~ It only takes 10 minutes in Positano to realize that the most important thing about your accommodations will not be your bed, the size of the… [Continue Reading]
Italia ~ Where do I begin? Kimberly’s Koast!
I have been in and out of Italy so many times that I’ve honestly lost count. It started many years ago when I lived in Germany and was close enough… [Continue Reading]
23 and Me ~ Unzipping my Genes!
You’ve likely seen those videos on YouTube where the person talks about what they understand their ancestry to be then take a DNA test and invariably, there is a surprise. … [Continue Reading]
Rio de Janiero ~ Tchau for Now!
When I had initially shared with people that I was planning my trip to Rio, I can’t tell you how many of them looked at me with concern and said… [Continue Reading]
Rio de Janeiro ~ New Year’s Reveillon!!
Words, pictures and videos don’t do New Year’s Reveillon (eve) in Rio any measure of justice. They can’t possibly capture the feeling of the energy, the excitement, the breeze from… [Continue Reading]
Rio de Janeiro ~ Raining & Rainforest
I’ve been excited about this little excursion since I arrived in Rio but had to postpone it due to my epic spider bite. A few days later my anticipation is… [Continue Reading]
Rio de Janeiro ~ Bug Bites & Brazilian Bedside Manner
“Hmmmm, that itches, sometimes I get nervous hives I’m sure that’s what it is.” At least that’s what I thought when I went to bed. The next morning it was… [Continue Reading]
Rio de Janeiro ~ The Colorful Steps
~Metropolitan Cathedral of San Sebastian and Escadaria Selaron~ Anyone who knows me well knows I love to visit churches. I like to walk into them and get a sense of… [Continue Reading]