On My Radar Screen

 

Happy Friday!  It seems like this is the time of year when everyone is on vacation. This August I am not doing much traveling - I am saving all my wandering for September and October when I will be away more than I will be home.  Now that I am an "empty nester", I can avoid the summer crowds, but it still doesn't make me any less envious of all of you who are traveling around Europe or relaxing on the beach right now!

I guess I will just fantasize that I am spending my weekend in this glorious setting on
Lake Como...

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Here are a few more interesting items from the world of travel that hit up on my radar screen this week:

 



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Twenty charming shop fronts around the world from Messy Ness Chic (a great site if you love travel along with a little irreverence).  Plus one more that I love...

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I really enjoyed this photo essay of a first timer's view of Nantucket from Fathom, another excellent travel site.
 

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Would you go tree camping? Definitely NOT me...

 

A field guide to espresso... 



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And, finally, my weekend book recommendation is The Silent Wife by A.S.A. Harrison.  I could NOT put this book down (h/t to Katie from The Preppy Empty Nester for recommending it to ME). Reminiscent of Gone Girl, it is definitely a page turner.

That's a wrap for this week...have a marvelous weekend, wherever you may be wandering!