I had the chance to visit Morocco for the first time this January, and it's one of those places that will stick with me for a long time. We stayed in the heart of Marrakech's Medina, a maze of narrow alleys that even Google Maps couldn't make sense of. Our riad was unremarkable from the …
2025 was a busy travel year for One Street Over, with small group tours, research trips, and family vacations that took us to France, Switzerland, Cuba, Ireland, and Italy! These were some of the highlights: medieval village Gevrey-Chambertin, in Burgundy a memorable boeuf Bourguignon in Chablis Colmar, in Alsace, decked out for the holidays snowy …
What happens when you gather a group of extraordinary women in the heart of Italy, and mix in art, wine, pasta, and laughter? You get one unforgettable week in Florence and Tuscany. Our latest women’s small group tour was just that—a perfect blend of sightseeing, cultural experiences, incredible food and wine, and time to relax …
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There’s something about Ireland that grabs hold of you the moment you arrive—the vivid palette of greens that blanket the landscape, the way every bend in the road reveals another postcard-worthy view, and the warmth of locals who make you feel more like a long-lost cousin than a traveler passing through. This August, we spent …
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We just returned from our first trip to Cuba, and if this beautiful island nation isn't on your travel radar it should be! The longstanding U.S. embargo means that technically Americans aren't allowed to visit strictly for tourism, but there are (perfectly legal!) exceptions to the rule. The government permits travel for one of 12 …
Alsace France My partner and I began the year with a road trip through France and Switzerland, starting with a couple of days in Paris (always a treat, no matter how many times we've been!), then heading south to Burgundy, where we stayed in the little wine village of Gevrey Chambertin. As I was in …
A highlight of this summer was a semi-spontaneous 18 day trip around the Mediterranean with my mom. What a fantastic time we had, with stops in Italy, France, and Spain. And, despite recent news stories about how Barcelona hates tourists, we didn't experience any squirt gun attacks while there. Our trip was bookended by a …
One Week, 7 Women–Pasta, Truffles and Wine! I've been home from the women's Florence & Tuscany Tour for a month now, but my mind frequently wanders back to that very special week. First, the six women who signed up for the tour were wonderful–curious, adventurous, interested in learning and interacting with local people–in short, exactly …
Rome City Guide Rome may not top your list of family-friendly destinations, but there is plenty to engage kids of all ages in the Eternal City. I first brought my two kids to Rome when they were aged 5 and 7 and it remains one of our favorite European destinations. Here are my top 5 …
Think you have to swap Europe for Disney once you have kids? Despite the extra work involved, overseas travel with your kids is worth it!
