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 [...]
Andalucía is known for its “pueblos blancos,” or white towns, that crown the small mountains of the region and cascade down their slopes. However, there is one town that breaks the status quo by hiding itself in between the cliffs. The town, named Setenil de las Bodegas, has morphed itself within the fortitude of the [...]
I have traveled to Madrid many times, and gradually, it has become one of my favorite cities. I'm always enthralled by its vibrancy and refined flair. Its puzzling narrow streets, vintage architecture, lush parks, and impressive art are easy to love. Still, I've also fallen in love with the heart and soul of the city [...]
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 [...]
Vienna is a city that oozes elegance from every marbled column and white stone façade. It houses fantastic art collections in its sophisticated museums. It holds many classical music concerts in a variety of its historic buildings. The city also has excellent transportation systems and is clean and safe - making it an ideal stop [...]
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. [...]
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.
