top of page


Fourth Week of a New Life
Habits, Hazings, and Happiness “Hazed” in the Douro Wine Valley with Andre As the week started, I was excited to prepare for my friend...

Lisa Tisdale
Mar 22, 20234 min read


Third Week of a New Life
Reality sets in as challenges arise… Challenges Arise in Lisbon… As I get settled in my new city, I am in love with it more and more...

Lisa Tisdale
Mar 15, 20233 min read


Second Week of a New Life
Week 2 in Lisbon Enjoying a Sunny Day in Lisbon! This second week in Lisbon I am getting into more of a routine. I am spending more time...

Lisa Tisdale
Mar 8, 20233 min read


First Week of a New Life
Week 1 in Lisbon At Antonio’s celebrating the news that my Portuguese visa was approved! What a week! I would call it a rollercoaster but...

Lisa Tisdale
Feb 28, 20233 min read


Favorite Experiences From Italy’s Piedmont Region!
Highlights from Tis Travel’s November Spotlight on Italy: Piedmont We enjoyed sharing the many interesting treasures of Italy’s Piedmont...

Lisa Tisdale
Dec 9, 20222 min read


We Enjoyed Exploring The Umbrian Hills With You!
Highlights from October’s Spotlight on Italy: Umbria Perugia, Umbria, Italy In October, we chose the off-the-beaten path region of Umbria...

Lisa Tisdale
Nov 4, 20223 min read


An Exciting Month on Lake Como
Highlights from September’s Spotlight on Italy: Lake Como Lake Como, Italy In September, we chose Lake Como as the focus of our...

Lisa Tisdale
Oct 14, 20222 min read


Announcing the Tis Travels “Spotlight on Italy” Series!
We at Tis Travels are excited to announce our new “Spotlight on Italy” series! Each month we will choose some specific part of Italy to...

Lisa Tisdale
Sep 6, 20221 min read


How to Survive Flight Cancellations
Many of you are aware of the many flight cancellations happening lately. Reasons for the cancellations include weather, staffing...

Lisa Tisdale
Jun 24, 20222 min read


Tis Returns to Italy! Day 88: An Unremarkable End to A Remarkable Trip
On Day 88, I said goodbye to Italy…for now… Last view of Italy…for now Finally, my last day of this trip was here. I got up this morning,...

Lisa Tisdale
Dec 4, 20212 min read


Tis Returns to Italy! Day 87: A Day of Football Distractions
On Day 87, I spent the day focusing on football distractions. Watching NYCFC in the Corner! Trieste, Italy Day 87… the last full day of...

Lisa Tisdale
Dec 3, 20213 min read


Tis Returns to Italy! Day 86: Sometimes It’s the Little Things
On Day 86, I had a delightfully simple day wandering around Trieste. View of Trieste from Molo Audaace, Trieste Italy This morning I...

Lisa Tisdale
Dec 2, 20213 min read


Tis Returns to Italy! Day 85: Preparing to Say Farewell…For Now
On Day 85, I headed north to Trieste where I will bid Italy farewell for now. Piazza Unita d’Italia, Trieste Italy This morning, I...

Lisa Tisdale
Dec 1, 20213 min read


Tis Returns to Italy! Day 84: Random Moments in Naples
Day 84 was full of random moments in Naples! Street Shrine in the Spanish Quarter, Naples Italy Today was my last full day in Naples....

Lisa Tisdale
Nov 30, 20213 min read


Tis Returns to Italy! Day 83: Late Night in Naples!
Day 83 involved a college-level party night in Naples! View of Mt. Vesuvius from Apartment in Piazza Bellini Naples, Italy On Day 83,...

Lisa Tisdale
Nov 29, 20212 min read


Tis Returns to Italy! Day 82: Third and Best Neapolitan Pizza Experience
Day 82 became the third and possibly the best of my tasty pizza explorations in Naples! Couple eating at low-key and fabulous Da Attilio...

Lisa Tisdale
Nov 28, 20213 min read


Tis Returns to Italy! Day 81: Book Launch Party at Franco Pepe’s
On Day 81, I headed deep into the Campania region to one of the best pizzerias in the world for a book launch party. Half Margherita and...

Lisa Tisdale
Nov 27, 20213 min read


Tis Returns to Italy! Day 80: The Sorbillo Experience
On Day 80, I began my tour of Naples’s famous pizzerias with the “Sorbillo Experience”. Half Margherita and Half Tuna Pizza at Sorbillo’s...

Lisa Tisdale
Nov 26, 20212 min read


Tis Returns to Italy! Day 79: Delightfully Distracted on the Way to the Bay
On day 79, I headed towards the Bay of Naples but was delightfully distracted. Galleria Umberto in Naples Italy After exploring the...

Lisa Tisdale
Nov 25, 20212 min read


Tis Returns to Italy! Day 78: Exploring the Heart of Old Napoli
On day 78, I was ready for my first full day exploring Napoli Colorful Fruit and Vegetable Vendors in Pignasecca Market, Naples Italy My...

Lisa Tisdale
Nov 24, 20213 min read
bottom of page
