Capturing the essence of places around the world and giving great recommendations along the way
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 [...]
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 [...]
*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 [...]
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 [...]
*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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]