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

Books I've Read: Q3 2022

And now for a list of what I read in Q3 2022—and what I considered the best of the bunch! What should I read next?

JournalLeslie FarnsworthOctober 12, 2022books, reading, literatureComment

Month-in-Review Highlights: September 2022

Though I still need to push hard to make several of my 2022 objectives happen before the end of the year, I feel on track with the biggest and most important of the set, which energizes me.

JournalLeslie FarnsworthOctober 5, 2022goals, postmortemComment

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

Reflections on the First Summer Travel Season Post-COVID Restrictions

The first full-force summer travel season of the post-COVID-restrictions era just wrapped, and I have a few observations.

ThinkingLeslie FarnsworthSeptember 21, 2022travel, coronavirus diaries, vacationComment

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

Month-in-Review Highlights: August 2022

Despite a jam-packed month, I kept most of the high- and medium-priority projects moving forward on schedule. Forgive me if I feel a bit of pride about that.

JournalLeslie FarnsworthSeptember 7, 2022postmortem, goalsComment

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