Hello, I’m Ally! I am a travel writer with a passion for experiencing unique places around the world. Up until my twenties, I had not stepped out of North America. I finally booked my first international trip to Europe and was hooked. Since then, my husband and I travel as much as possible during our free time.

Over the years, I have gotten many questions about the places I’ve been and my experiences. I decided to start Cafes and Getaways in 2021 to share my adventures with you. 

Cafes and Getaways focuses on European and North American destinations. My two favorite countries are Italy and France, which we have traveled to multiple times. These are two places I have seen the most and enjoy writing about.

As I travel the world one destination at a time, I hope to  inspire others to do the same. There is no better feeling than discovering a new city for the first time.

Learning about different cultures through history, language, traditions, and food are just some of the many reasons why I love sharing my experiences with you.