Twelve hours in the St. Louis airport. A hotel sleep that lasted three hours. Luggage that took its own detour through Europe. And somehow — Croatia and Montenegro still delivered. Here's my honest, unfiltered travel diary of Split, Hvar, Dubrovnik, and Porto Montenegro, including where to eat, where to stay, and what I'd do differently next time.

We spent a fall weekend in New Haven, CT, exploring Yale, eating at Pepe’s, celebrating family, and discovering the charm of Mystic and Essex.

Sunset cruises, elephants, and the thunder of Victoria Falls—our final Africa stop in Zambia delivered both beauty and adventure. Here’s what made The Royal Livingstone and Livingstone, Zambia unforgettable.

Cape Town is a city that truly has it all — dramatic hikes, breathtaking ocean views, world-class dining, and some of the best wine country in the world. From climbing Lion’s Head and riding the gondola up Table Mountain, to sipping wine in Stellenbosch and dining at La Colombe, our trip was filled with unforgettable moments. Staying at the historic Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel gave us the perfect base to explore it all — and left us dreaming of our next visit.