Capturing the essence of places around the world and giving great recommendations along the way
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, and decided to spend a weekend in Valencia. We knew we wanted to [...]
As soon as I got off the train at the Madrid station, I quickly realized that the sleepy, tranquil side of Spain that I’ve grown used to while living in Andalucía for the past 9 months was far behind us. This is not to say Madrid doesn’t have Spanish charm but rather that, like any [...]
It is always mind blowing to think about how many cities exist in the world that I’ve never even heard of. They bustle and thrive with languages I don’t understand, customs unfamiliar to me, a plethora of new flavors, and sights I've only dreamt about. Until I moved to Spain last summer, Seville (or Sevilla [...]
I have been to many spectacular places in my lifetime. Still, I've not been anywhere quite as fantastical as Ronda, Spain. Situated among the dramatic cliffs of the El Tajo Gorge, Ronda has a deep history, a plethora of restaurants and shops, and storybook views and it is a perfect place to spend a night [...]
