Discover how I spent a New Year's trip to Athens exploring ancient ruins, indulging in the best Greek cuisine, and engaging with the culture.
New Year’s in Athens – A Memoir
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Athens Guided Food Tour Review
Decide if an Athens guided food tour is right for you by reading my review of the walking food tour I took while visiting the city.
3 Days in Cala Santanyí, Mallorca – A Memoir
The waves of the narrow cove quietly lapped onto the shore as the twilight deepened and dotted itself with stars. My sister and I sat in the sand on the water's edge with a bottle of shimmering white wine between us. The combination of a stomach filled with delicious paella and the light buzz from [...]
Musings in Munich – A Memoir
During my time in Munich, I felt an ancestral connection with my grandmother, who passed away when I was too young to fully understand the permanence of death. I can still remember her quirky, cow-themed kitchen and her soft smile behind oversized glasses, but the snippets of childhood memories I have with her feel as [...]
The Best Restaurant for Portuguese Food in Lagos
When I tasted Portuguese Cataplana for the first time, I felt the warmth and vibrancy that the Algarve region of Portugal has to offer. If you are in Lagos and want to taste some fantastic, traditional Portuguese food, look no further than Casinha de Petisco. Making Reservations When I visit a new place, I like [...]
5 Top Restaurants and Food Experiences in Prague
One aspect about Prague that stuck out to me during my 5-day visit was how enriching the food scene was. This is not to say that I thought the food would be bad, but I certainly didn’t expect it to be the highlight of my trip. While there, I had the opportunity to eat at [...]
How I Spent 5 Days in Prague
*This post contains some affiliate links* Prague is a city where the weathered walls of medieval and gothic structures mingle with the liveliness of modern living. Between the piercing spires and cobblestone streets, there are many vibrant shops and eateries to get lost in. After spending some time here, it's hard not to become enamored [...]
How I Spent Christmas in Vienna
Like the classical music Vienna is famed for, the streets flow like a symphony. The elegant trimmings of the buildings read like musical notes, while the white stone is the paper on which they are written. Inside, the ceilings of museums and cathedrals are raised high with buttresses and marbled columns, giving the grandiose frescos [...]
My 2022 Travel Awards
*This posts contains some affiliate links* Now that I am home from holiday travel and diving into the new year, I’ve been able to spend some time reflecting on the beautiful places I visited last year. With restrictions to travel being (essentially) lifted, I checked many destinations off my bucket list by visiting 9 countries. [...]
