May 1, 2012

Tom Bihn Ristretto Bag

Product Review

I’d been hearing my travel buddies sing the praises of Tom Bihn bags for a while, but when you’re not a part of the band, it’s hard to get on the wagon. So when I started to look for a good travel bag for my beautiful new 13” MacBook Air, I started at the Tom Bihn site. And basically, they had me at hello. Continue reading

Apr 13, 2012

Ostia Antica

Rome's ancient seaport

By Lisa T. Bergren

If you’re trying to engage your kids in the ancient ruins of Rome, they’ll likely gravitate to the Coliseum over the Forum. It’s simply easier for them to visualize it in antiquity, since more of it remains. In the same way, they’ll likely love the twenty-seat lavatory, fast food restaurant, bakery, theater and marketplace of Ostia Antica. Continue reading

Mar 27, 2012

Italian Espresso at Home

How to Use Your Bialetti (or Similar) Espresso Pot

By Tim Bergren

When we first encountered an Italian espresso maker, we were a bit befuddled on how to use it. But once we figured it out, we loved it enough to get one for our home in the USA. Here’s how to use an Italian Bialetti espresso pot, whether you’re lucky enough to be experimenting in Italia, or at home in America. Continue reading

Feb 7, 2012

Bighorn Steakhouse

Keystone, CO Restaurant

By Lisa T. Bergren

After a long, hard day of skiing or playing at Keystone, there’s nothing like coming back for a quick shower and then heading out for a casually elegant dinner at Bighorn Steakhouse, in the Keystone Lodge, overlooking Keystone Lake. When you make reservations (970.496.4386), ask for one of the tables by the window. You can watch the ice skaters and hockey players, as well as see the mountains beyond. Continue reading

Dec 17, 2011

Book Review: (Not-for-Parents) ROME

Lonely Planet's New Series for Kids Rocks

By Lisa T. Bergren 

I adore graphics-rich guide books for adults. Lots of pictures, lots of quick, intriguing info in bite-sized pieces. And I’m an adult.

I also love books about foreign places for kids. As a traveling mom, I’m constantly on the lookout for ways to get my children thinking about where we’re going—before, during and after we’re there. They get so much more out of our travels when I’m successful on this front. Continue reading

Dec 9, 2011

Best BBQ in Dallas

North Main BBQ

By Lisa T. Bergren

When we found out we were heading to Texas for Thanksgiving, I immediately put this charge to my cousin-in-law: Please find the best place for barbeque in Dallas. Joe is a fabulous BBQ master himself and his standards are high, since he used to compete with his buddies in Memphis. And he did not disappoint me. He asked around and decided to take us to North Main BBQ in Euless, TX. (Thanks, Joe!) Continue reading

Nov 7, 2011

Gelato Crawl

The Best (?) Gelaterie in Rome

By Lisa T. Bergren

Looking for the best gelato in Rome? Ask anyone who’s been to the city and they’ll talk about the historical sites, the wondrous sculpture, the amazing art, the delicious wine and pasta. And then they’ll mention gelato. “The gelato…you gotta have the gelato.” And then they’ll tell you which gelaterie you need to go to…and believe me, they’ll all have different suggestions. Continue reading

Nov 6, 2011

The Best Gelato in Rome!

Download our map of the best gelaterie...

Download our GELATO MAP with names and locations of the best gelato in Rome! Many of them taste-tested by Emma and Lisa Bergren on their recent trip to the Eternal City…

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Nov 5, 2011

Grand Canal, Venice

Moment of Peace Video

A gentle ride down the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy on the vaparetto…Enjoy! Continue reading

Oct 27, 2011

Rome from the Ground Up

Photo Essay

By Lisa T. Bergren

Ever since I caught a ground-up perspective on a NYC subway, I’ve been intrigued with shooting from this angle. On our October trip to Rome, I took the normal pictures of all the famous sites, but then went low for another. See what you think! Continue reading