Capturing the essence of places around the world and giving great recommendations along the way
All posts pertaining to countries within Europe.
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 [...]
Praiano is a hidden gem located next to the famed Positano, and I had the opportunity to spend 3 days in both of these majestic towns.
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 entering 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 husband [...]
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. [...]
After spending only a few hours in Paris, it’s easy to see why it is one of the most romanticized cities in the world. As you walk down the streets you pass by well-dressed people nonchalantly watching the day go by in tranquil cafes, architecture that reads like a poem, and shop windows filled with [...]