A Week Exploring Tuscany

A Week Exploring Tuscany

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 [...]

An Idyllic Day In Strasbourg, France

An Idyllic Day In Strasbourg, France

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 [...]

The Charm of Cinque Terre

The Charm of Cinque Terre

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 [...]