The Perfect 7-Day Ireland Road Trip: Hidden Gems
Every year my parents and I try to take a trip together, and a few years ago we took what is still probably our favorite trip…
Abbeys, Castles, & Coast: A Day Trip To South Wales
Wales is one of those places that is almost mythical in my mind. Visions of towering green hills, giant-sized looming castles, superstitions of lost kings…
A Party For Your Taste Buds: Medellin Exotic Fruits Tour
This one’s about ALL THE FRUIT! It’s well-established by now that I’m a sucker for food tours, so that was one of the first things…
10 Easy Italian Phrases You Should Know (& 5 More If You’re Ambitious!)
In my opinion, Italian really lives up to its nickname—la bella lingua. Literally, the beautiful language. Just hearing it makes me happy. Languages don’t come…
(Less Than) 24 Hours in Lucerne, Switzerland
I found myself unexpectedly charmed by Lucerne (Luzern). Because we were staying with friends in the Geneva area, most of our itinerary was short half-day and…
The Ultimate Guide to Visiting Cinque Terre
I’ve mentioned this before, but something has kept me from writing posts about my favorite places. Maybe I’m afraid I won’t be able to do justice…
Resort Review: Royal Hideaway Playacar in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico
Last year, @sjems5 and I decided to do a real beach vacay for our annual girls’ trip due to having a set, limited time and…
Exploring the Towns of the French Riviera
I mean, would you look at that water?! The French Riviera is basically shorthand for luxury—crisp glasses of cold rosé on private balconies, yachts floating…
Why Riomiaggiore Is My Favorite Cinque Terre Town
I think maybe it’s hardest to write about the places we love the most. At least that’s the excuse I’m using to explain why I’ve…
Falling In Love with Quirky Reykjavik, Iceland
Rather like with Tel Aviv, I hadn’t really planned to spend time in Reykjavik beyond just using it for a base to sleep on our…
Clonmacnoise Monastery, Ireland: A Road Trip Must-See
I’m finally rounding out all the little nooks and crannies of Ireland that we got to explore on our Ireland roadtrip. This one is small…