THIS MUST BE THE PLACE

When world travel becomes a chore.

My travel accommodations have been making and breaking holidays for decades.

Before the recent headlines, it was a sparkling, undiscovered European gem.

Stars and stripes may be woven into my fabric, but there’s so much more there than red, white, and blue.

I’ll take the lush greenery and spiritual vibes in the Ubud foothills over the hustle, bustle, and tacky tourists down below.

Slumming in hostels and lowering your culinary standards are completely optional.

It was the most amicable break-up of my life.

I still can’t believe I literally stopped and smelled the roses.

Scenes from a European heatwave.