Author Archives: katemahar

About katemahar

Freelance writer and event planner by trade . . . mother/daughter/sister/friend . . . passionate traveler . . . compulsive reader

Cook, eat, drink, repeat

Posted on June 5, 2019 by katemahar

I’ve come to enjoy taking a cooking class when I travel. Since I’m an uninspired cook at home, this doesn’t exactly follow as an ideal activity for me. But cutting and chopping are more fun than chore-like when you’re hanging … Continue reading →

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Italy: Regina della Latterie*

Posted on May 28, 2019 by katemahar

People go to Italy for all kinds of reasons. They go for the history. For the architecture. For breathtaking landscapes, and for the warmth and culture of its people. They also go for the food. If you are not going … Continue reading →

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Vacay in Meat Town

Posted on May 10, 2019 by katemahar

When I think of Italy, I think of Renaissance paintings, luscious wines from Chianti, Roman ruins, and Juliet’s balcony in Verona. I imagine Venetian gondoliers and margherita pizzas in Naples. Limoncello in Sorrento, and George Clooney on Lake Como. Imagine … Continue reading →

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When you go to Rome but your suitcase goes to Myanmar

Posted on November 7, 2015 by katemahar

My new friend Carol Cassara has some great tips on avoiding lost luggage and agreed to let me share her post: Check out Carol’s story here! It’s called “Dude, Where’s My Luggage?” – love the title. And her suggestions are … Continue reading →

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Gimme some Big Tex and everything fried

Posted on October 22, 2015 by katemahar

I just realized it’s more than a week since I went to the Texas State Fair with my dear Dallas buddies, Carol and Patsy. Over a week! Already! Here’s the thing. If I don’t write about things soon after the … Continue reading →

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Flying Frontier: thoughts on cheap ass travel and more

Posted on October 7, 2015 by katemahar

Well, first I have to tell you about a webinar I’m considering taking by a writer I admire, Josh Bernoff. He has a blog called “Without Bullshit” and his webinar is about Writing Without Bullshit. I’m all for writing without … Continue reading →

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Love Letter to Alsace . . . Eguisheim, the “snail city”

Posted on July 30, 2015 by katemahar

Love Letter to Alsace is a series of essays about my trip to the Alsace region of France in May 2015. It was one of the most delightful adventures I’ve ever experienced! I hope you will enjoy reading about different aspects … Continue reading →

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Love Letter to Alsace . . . Itty bitty Bergheim

Posted on July 8, 2015 by katemahar

Love Letter to Alsace is a series of essays about my trip to the Alsace region of France in May 2015. It was of the most delightful adventures I’ve ever experienced! I hope you will enjoy reading about different aspects of … Continue reading →

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Love Letter to Alsace . . . Ribeauville, actually

Posted on July 3, 2015 by katemahar

Love Letter to Alsace is a series of essays about my trip to the Alsace region of France in May 2015. It was of the most delightful adventures I’ve ever experienced! I hope you will enjoy reading about different aspects of … Continue reading →

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Love Letter to Alsace . . . staying put with Airbnb

Posted on June 22, 2015 by katemahar

Love Letter to Alsace is a series of essays about my trip to the Alsace region of France in May 2015. It was of the most delightful adventures I’ve ever experienced! I hope you will enjoy reading about different aspects of … Continue reading →

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