What to Eat in Lausanne

I have a few food favorites in Lausanne—a list to which I continue to add and update as I explore.

WanderingLeslie FarnsworthMarch 8, 2023food, culture, travel, Switzerland Comments

Mosaics in Rome

Mosaics prompt me to imagine and consider these artisans, these hours, this labor. Who were they? What were their lives like? How long did this take?

WanderingLeslie FarnsworthFebruary 8, 2023travel, culture Comments

Where to Take a Winter Vacation in Europe

If you have Europe in your sights for a vacation between, say, mid-November and mid-March, you’ll find plenty of places to delight you. Here are a few ideas from my own travels, to get your brain storming.

WanderingLeslie FarnsworthJanuary 25, 2023travel, vacation, France, Switzerland Comments

A Visit to Milan: Recommendations for What to See and Do

Milan is one of the foremost international centers of contemporary art, culture, and design. If you get a chance to visit, you’re in for a treat.

WanderingLeslie FarnsworthDecember 28, 2022travel, history, cultureComment

Museums Worth a Visit in Lausanne, Switzerland

Lausanne punches above its weight in museums—and in art and culture in general. For a city of its size, the number, variety, and quality of the museums it features will surprise you!

WanderingLeslie FarnsworthDecember 21, 2022Switzerland, culture, travel Comments

Traveling with Teens to Europe: Successful Vacation Planning Tips

There are a few travel tricks for trips to Europe to help teens have an awesome time in the moment—and one to remember long after they get home.

WanderingLeslie FarnsworthDecember 14, 2022travel, familyComment

Best Practices for Visiting Landmark Museums

I’ve developed a few different strategies for approaching these landmark institutions that I hope could help other people have a better experience than they might have otherwise.

WanderingLeslie FarnsworthNovember 16, 2022culture, travel Comments

Avoiding Travel Drama: Best Practices for Traveling Together

I’ve outlined best practices that I’ve learned to make traveling with other people easier than it might be otherwise (and avoid as much as drama as possible).

WanderingLeslie FarnsworthNovember 9, 2022travelComment

You're a Tourist: Be a Tourist

If you don’t “do the tourist thing,” you miss a massive opportunity—and beg the question about why you’ve taken the time and spent the money to travel somewhere.

WanderingLeslie FarnsworthOctober 26, 2022travel, cultureComment

Planning a Trip to Belgium

Planning a trip to Belgium? Here are my experience-based recommendations for choosing a base of stay and finding great day trips around the central and western halves of the country.

WanderingLeslie FarnsworthOctober 19, 2022travel, culture Comments

Ideas for a Visit to Basel, Switzerland

If you visit Basel, you’ll find a wealth of fun things to experience, from history, art, culture—and even food. We loved our trip to Basel—even more than we’d expected to love it!

WanderingLeslie FarnsworthSeptember 28, 2022travel, vacations, culture, SwitzerlandComment

How to Spend a Day in Freiburg, Germany

Here’s how to get a sampling of the variety of experiences Freiburg has to offer, from nature and Black Forest views through to history and culture.

WanderingLeslie FarnsworthSeptember 14, 2022travel, vacationComment

Our Favorite Bakeries, Patisseries, and Restaurants in Annecy, France

Visiting Annecy? Here are our go-to the restaurants (and treats!) during our stays in this active and beautiful lakefront town in France.

WanderingLeslie FarnsworthAugust 31, 2022travel, France, food Comments

A Ride on the Cheese Train in Switzerland

Here’s what you want to know about The Cheese Train out of Montreux, Switzerland, and how to coordinate your experience.

WanderingLeslie FarnsworthAugust 24, 2022travel, Switzerland, foodComment

Where to Eat in Basel, Switzerland

When you visit Basel in Switzerland, expect not just to enjoy the culture and activities on the river and in the region, but the dining as well.

WanderingLeslie FarnsworthAugust 17, 2022travel, Switzerland, foodComment

Visiting Rome: How to See and Enjoy the Best of the City

Here’s what we learned from our recent travel experience that can save you time, energy, and grief—and help ensure you have an amazing visit.

WanderingLeslie FarnsworthAugust 10, 2022travelComment

Where to Stay, How Long to Stay, and What to Eat in Rome

Let’s look at how to decide where to stay while in Rome, how much time to schedule for your visit, and what you can expect in terms of eating and drinking while there.

WanderingLeslie FarnsworthJuly 20, 2022travel Comments

Where to See the Roman Empire in the South of France

If you love history—especially ancient history—like I do, check out Marseilles, Nîmes, Arles, and the Pont du Gard. (Among other amazing sites!)

WanderingLeslie FarnsworthJune 15, 2022France, travelComment