Author: Tricia A. Mitchell
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Homeward Bound: A Homeless Ukrainian Kitten’s Incredible Journey
Travel brings unexpected connection. Rescuing a kitten in Ukraine, Shawn and I travel 1,000 km by train and bus through four countries to get Cocoa to his forever home.
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Soaking up the Details (and the Wine) of Saint-Emilion – Bordeaux, France
Enclosed by vineyards producing some of Bordeaux’s most esteemed wine, it’s no wonder that the village of Saint-Emilion is one of the region’s most alluring destinations. During a weekend trip there earlier this year, I found myself effortlessly charmed by Saint-Emilion’s elegant limestone buildings, its window-boxes brimming with beautiful blooms, its wine, and its almond-flavored macarons. By day, Shawn and I ascended…
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Grape Diplomacy in the Moldovan Countryside
In the late-afternoon light, the gingerbread homes of the Moldovan village, Rosu, were bathed in golden hues. The homes’ green and periwinkle-blue fences, and wooden adornments on their gables cast frilly shadows on the dirt road, as Shawn and I embarked on an evening stroll. The wire arbors over the homes’ driveways were brimming with…
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The Water Wells of Moldova
In this post for my Collage series, I capture the intricate craftsmanship and deep heritage of Moldova’s traditional water wells.
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Bird’s Eye Views & Sapphire Blues: Walking the Walls of Dubrovnik, Croatia
Dubrovnik, Croatia’s gem on the glimmering Adriatic, is undeniably touristic. However, it is also indisputably alluring. Thanks to its rich history, immaculately-groomed limestone buildings, commanding seaside position, and formidable, 7th-century fortifications, the city attracts tourists from around the world. Having discovered the rewards of off-season travel, Shawn and I visited the so-called ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’ one April. We were…
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The Snowflake-Like Lace of Kalofer, Bulgaria
In the shadows of the Balkan Mountains in Central Bulgaria, residents in the village of Kalofer have been making lace for more than one hundred years. The artisans initially drew inspiration from traditional Belgian patterns, but over time they developed their own designs, evoking images of ephemeral snowflakes, and silk-like spiderwebs. In Bulgarian, the lace is known as Калоферска…
