How to Navigate Public Transportation in New York City

January 16, 2026.Reading time 28 minutes.

Sometimes there’s nothing better than heading to New York City to experience a boost of energy and creativity. I always welcome the opportunity to break out of suburbia. When a family member from Italy stayed with my husband and me for several weeks, we made sure to explain how to use public transportation in New […]

A Local Gourmand’s Guide to Downtown Fairfield

January 15, 2026.Reading time 27 minutes.

A personal list of favorite restaurants and specialty food markets in downtown Fairfield, Connecticut

Why You Should Create a Vision Board

January 15, 2026.Reading time 14 minutes.

Learn how you can visualize the outcomes of the life that you’ve been working hard for!

How to Explore Paris, France for First-Timers

January 5, 2026.Reading time 10 minutes.

Avenue de Camoens Paris France by Mia Lupo

Originally published on May 13, 2019, this blog post may have been edited for clarity and updated with relevant travel information and links. With the right itinerary and attitude, “Paris is always a good idea.” I recently saw a discussions thread pop up on my Facebook from a women’s travel group. A member had asked if […]