Spending time in the snug valley that cradles Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland, left a tattoo on my soul that I don’t think will ever fade. I felt inspired by the raw, natural beauty of the snow-capped mountains with their dramatic inclines, and I felt cozy among the alpine homes that sit like gingerbread houses along the rolling [...]
You can't talk about Tuscany without mentioning the rolling green hills, the Cyprus-lined roads, the garnet wine, and the flavors of cheese, truffle, and pistachio dancing on the tongue. The sunsets seem to glow brighter here, and as I took in the beauty of the landscape after a day of wine tasting or exploring medieval [...]
As I'm reflecting on my trip to the Amalfi Coast, I realize that it's a difficult place to accurately describe. The word "majestic" takes away from its friendly charm, and "elegant" diminishes its lax. "Beautiful," "stunning," and "pretty" simply don't do it justice. It's a place where you can enjoy the serenity of dramatic mountains [...]
Rome is a city where history oozes from every crack in the wall. It’s a place where every brick can tell legendary stories of the rise and fall of empires and gossip about the lives of people hidden between the legends. It’s where the intricacies of the preserved sites, though now crumbling, show us the [...]
Crossing into the neighborhood of Petite France in Strasbourg is like ducking into an illustration from a fairytale or perhaps Belle’s provincial town from Beauty and the Beast. Timber homes with exposed woodwork line the streets where Alsatian eateries and specialty shops have claimed their quarters. The aesthetic feels warm and inviting, so when my [...]
After our trip to Cinque Terre, my husband and I rented a car from Pisa and drove through the curvy, mountainous roads of northern Tuscany to our resort - the Renaissance Tuscany II Ciocco Resort and Spa. Located on a sloping mountainside of the Sericho Valley, the resort boasts dreamy views of the Tuscan cottages [...]
The setting sun illuminates the wine in my glass the color of citrine - a polished jewel from the grapevines of the hillsides that plunge into the sea. From there, the sunlight refracts onto the surrounding scenery. The pastel edifices of the hill-stacked homes glow in earthy hues, the caps of sloshing waves become trimmed [...]
After going to Paris and Barcelona for the holidays, my husband and I told ourselves that we were done with trips for a while. However, when we found out he had a 4-day weekend, we naturally had to take advantage of it. We knew we wanted to experience something new in Spain, but also wanted [...]
To start off 2022 for the New Year’s holiday, my husband and I decided to go to Barcelona. I had been to Barcelona over the summer with my sister and absolutely loved it, so I was excited to go back. I find Barcelona to be a relaxing place that can feel homey, even to outsiders. [...]
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