Capturing the essence of places around the world and giving great recommendations along the way
If you have been reading my posts for a while, you know I often go on food tours when visiting new cities. There is nothing I love more than experiencing a culture through its culinary scene. However, on my most recent trip to Italy, my husband and I decided to take one of the best [...]
I first visited Rome in the autumn of 2022 with my parents and sister. We made some fantastic memories, but as I watched the outskirts of Rome skim past our bus as we left the city, I felt disappointed. The Rome I experienced didn’t match my peers’ glamorous tales and high praise. However, using the [...]
On my second trip to Rome, immersing myself in the food culture was my top priority. The first time I visited Rome, I didn't research where to eat. Because of this, I ended up disappointed with crusty eggs for breakfast and bland pasta for dinner. However, I learned from this mistake and booked the best [...]
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.
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 citrine in my wine glass that was lovingly harvested on the grapevines draping the mountains. From From my glass, the light refracts onto the surrounding scenery. The pastel edifices of the towering homes glow in earthy hues, the caps of sloshing waves become trimmed with gold, and the smiling faces [...]
