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

Month-in-Review Highlights: July 2022

I managed to pack July with all kinds of good stuff!

JournalLeslie FarnsworthAugust 3, 2022postmortem, goalsComment

Does the Mind or the Body Go First?

Ultimately, I believe that our bodies always fail our minds. Even when it seems like our minds are “going” first. Here’s why.

ThinkingLeslie FarnsworthJuly 27, 2022health Comments

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

Books I've Read: Q2 2022

Take a look at what I read in Q2 2022—and let me know what I should read next.

JournalLeslie FarnsworthJuly 13, 2022books, reading, literature Comments

Month-in-Review Highlights: June 2022

Fits (with book notes) and starts (with human connections). Overall, June brought more progress than delays when it came to progress against 2022 goals.

JournalLeslie FarnsworthJuly 6, 2022postmortem, goals, reading, books, friendshipComment

Integrating into a New Country: How Long Does it Take?

When asked about timelines for integration, I never had a definitive answer based on my own experiences. So I did a little research. Here’s what I learned.

MigratingLeslie FarnsworthJune 29, 2022culture, language learning Comments

Learn a Language More Easily through Childhood Learning Preferences

We might most naturally learn our second (and beyond) languages in the same way we learned our first.

ThinkingLeslie FarnsworthJune 22, 2022language learning, French 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

What Your Suitcase Probably Doesn’t Contain (but Should)

I can think of a few pieces that every suitcase should include that many people never consider. These items go for every person and for every season.

WanderingLeslie FarnsworthJune 8, 2022travel, vacation Comments

Month-in-Review Highlights: May 2022

Tossing out a few random highlights from my review of progress against goals through May 2022, with a few wins and a few, er, areas of improvement.

JournalLeslie FarnsworthJune 1, 2022postmortem, goalsComment

What to See and Where to Eat in Le Mans, France

If you find yourself in Le Mans either to visit people (like me) or to accompany a race fan, I have a few ideas for you on what to do, see, and eat that has nothing to do with motorsports.

WanderingLeslie FarnsworthMay 25, 2022France, travel Comments

Why Do People Wear Hoodies?

People who love hoodies—like me—can think of countless reasons why people wear them.

ThinkingLeslie FarnsworthMay 18, 2022hoodie, culture, fashionComment

Avignon in Winter: What to See, Do, and Expect

No matter the season you visit Avignon, you’ll find plenty to see, do, and enjoy. (And to eat!)

WanderingLeslie FarnsworthMay 11, 2022france, travel, culture Comments

Month-in-Review Highlights: April 2022

My goals review at this point in the year reminds me that continuing to delay on certain to-dos moves me from prioritizing certain goals over others to pure procrastination.

JournalLeslie FarnsworthMay 4, 2022postmortem, goalsComment