Category Archives: Travel

More Of The Third Part, Please!

Posted on November 17, 2015 by likeitiz

The entire world is still reeling from the ghastly events in Paris, the downing of a Russian plane filled with tourists, the double suicide attack in Beirut. Here in the United States, people have not forgotten Boston. At least, many … Continue reading →

Posted in France, Paris, Paris Attacks, senseless killing, Terrorism, Uncategorized, World Events | Tagged Beirut Bombing, Boston, Brotherhood, equality, Fellowship, Fraternity, Freedom, Hiroshima, Liberty, Paris Attack | 18 Comments

If The Ground Could Speak

Posted on August 10, 2015 by likeitiz

We joined friends for a trip to Croatia in the Summer of 2014. The Dalmatian Coast was in all its summertime splendor. One of the towns we visited during a day trip was Ston, on the Peljesac Peninsula. We spent … Continue reading →

Posted in Croatia, Daily Post Challenge, Dubrovnik, Ston, Travel, Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged Croatia, Daily Post Photo Challenge, Dalmatian Coast, DP Challenge, Peljesac Peninsula, Ston, Ston Saltworks | 3 Comments

Saturday Postcard

Posted on July 11, 2015 by likeitiz

The letter carrier brought a treat to our home today. A postcard from Hawaii. They remembered the ritual. I’m fuzzy and warm all over. I’ve been hugged. I have said time and again that hand writing little notes and mailing … Continue reading →

Posted in Handwritten Letter, Hawaii, Hiking, Postcards, Travel | Tagged Family, Haleakala, Hawaii, Hiking, Maui, Postaweek 2015, Postcards, Travel | 5 Comments

Daughter Chronicles: Of Beheaded Barbies and Blind Beanie Babies

Posted on May 5, 2015 by likeitiz

I remember traveling to Europe with my mother and my sister, Manette, in the Spring of 1980. We had just graduated, she from high school and me from college. This was to be our graduation gift. We had joined a … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Memoir, Memorabilia, mother-daughter relationship, Travel | Tagged Barbie, Beanie Babies, collecting, Hummel Figurines, Roz Chast, Souvenir Demitasse Spoons, The Daughter Chronicles, Travel | 4 Comments

Boo In The Sky

Posted on October 31, 2014 by likeitiz

While walking along the main streets of Balboa Island in Southern California last week, we decided to head towards the water. As I looked up at the overcast skies, I noticed the drama of three tall palms and the Halloween … Continue reading →

Posted in Balboa Island, Califorina, Halloween, Newport Beach, Travel | Tagged Balboa Island, Boo, California, DPCHallenge, Halloween, Newport Beach, postaweek 2014, Travel | 3 Comments

Everlasting

Posted on September 22, 2014 by likeitiz

I was walking down the long corridor of our little downtown’s Sunday Farmers’ Market when a couple of topiaries caught my eye. There on Jennifer Carruthers’ booth stood everlasting flowers! All of a sudden, I was transported back to my early … Continue reading →

Posted in Baguio, Childhood Memories, Everlasting, Everlasting Flowers, Flowers, Travel | Tagged Baguio, Dried Flowers, Easter, Everlasting Flower, farmers' market, Jennifer Carruthers, Straw Flowers, Topiary | 7 Comments

Spotlight on Taverna Trilussa

Posted on September 20, 2014 by likeitiz

We had read about Taverna Trilussa on Tripadvisor. Rick Steves also mentioned the establishment in his Italy guidebook. They only open for dinner so we decided to take a chance and walk in early. The Taverna is a hundred year … Continue reading →

Posted in Cuisine, Food, italian food, Italy, Rome, Trastevere, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged Amarone, Amatriciana, Brunello, bucatini, Cuisine, Food, Italian wine, Italy, Pasta, postaweek 2014, Ravioli, Ravioli Mimosa, Roman Cuisine, Rome, salumi, spaghetti, taverna Trilussa, Trastevere, Travel | 12 Comments

Trastevere, Rome

Posted on September 6, 2014 by likeitiz

One highlight of our stay in Rome was learning about areas where locals like to go for a birra or an Amatriciana. Jonathan, our all around go-to person during our Rome stay, suggested various “off-the-beaten-path but not-for-the-faint-of-heart” gems. Trastevere did … Continue reading →

Posted in Italy, Piazza Navona, Rome, Santa Maria in Trastevere, Trastevere, Travel | Tagged Basilica Santa Maria in Trastevere, Fonte della Salute, Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere, Piazza Trilussa, Ponte Sisto, Postaday 2014, Rome, Trastevere, Trattoria Il Duca, Travel | 4 Comments

Revisiting Rome

Posted on September 1, 2014 by likeitiz

We set off to our summer vacation looking forward to another adventure. On the encouragement of some friends, we decided to take the long journey to Europe again. The trip was to get acquainted with Croatia and its surrounds. First, … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | Tagged Italy, L'Atelier Joel Robuchon, Le Comptoir du Relais, Paris, Piazza Navona, pierre gagnaire, Postaday 2014, Rome, St. Germain de Pres, Summer Vacation, Travel | 2 Comments

The Reluctant Hitchhiker

Posted on August 13, 2014 by likeitiz

This afternoon, I heard a gentle “ping” on my iPhone. My sister, Maj, had sent me a photo. It turns out, it was on the front passenger seat of their car while her son, Jonah, was driving around their environs. … Continue reading →