If après ski were a sport, I’d try to go pro. This post will give you every tip you need to slay the slopes at the best après ski spots in Saint Anton – even if you don’t actually ski!…
5 activities you don’t want to miss in Taormina
The weather is starting to change in Amsterdam which means that several months of rain are in my future. So I was inspired to write one last homage to sun & summer travel! The year I relocated to Amsterdam, I…
A practical travel guide to Santorini
Santorini is one of my favorite places on earth. The beauty of the island is otherworldly and insanely romantic. It was the first big trip I took with my husband (then boyfriend), and we loved it so much we actually…
First time in Naxos? Here’s how to spend 3 days
Island hopping is one of the most popular ways to see Greece, and for good reason! Greece is home to more than 2,000 islands, and each one is unique. The Greek islands hold a special place in my heart –…
An honest review of the Shangri-la hotel in Paris
Paris is an incredible city at any time of year. The spring cherry blossoms in the jardins, picnicking under the Eiffel Tower in the summer, seeing the leaves change in the fall, and celebrating winter holidays in the city of…
5 of Barcelona’s best activities (that aren’t the Sagrada)
My best friend in Amsterdam is moving back to the US, so we took a trip last weekend to Barcelona as our last hurrah. I had been to Barcelona years ago, but this time around I really got to explore…
A local’s guide to the best of Amsterdam
I really can’t believe I’m writing this, but today is the two year anniversary of when I relocated to Amsterdam! Even with the challenges of the pandemic, I wouldn’t change it for the world. To celebrate, I got together with…
5 of the best winter activities in Berlin
A few weeks ago, I went on a girls’ trip to Berlin to surprise a good friend for her 30th birthday. It was my first visit, and I was pleasantly surprised by everything the city had to offer – despite…
5 activities you don’t want to miss in Porto
A few years ago I traveled Portugal, visiting the bustling city of Lisbon and the warm beaches of the southern coast. But last month I had the opportunity to visit Porto, and it’s by far my favorite city in Portugal….
The essential first time travel guide to Lake Como
When I think of Italy, I think of beautiful villas, Aperol spritzes, and (of course) epic pasta. I visited Lake Como for the first time a few weeks ago, and absolutely fell in love. I gathered together all of my…
How to spend a weekend in Antibes, France
This month, my husband & I were invited to spend the weekend with our good friends in Antibes. And of course, we jumped at the chance! We enjoy spending time with our expat friends (they love travel as much as…
A summer style guide to the French Riviera
The French Riviera exudes a casual elegance that is unlike anywhere else – think Grace Kelly, Jane Birkin, and Audrey Hepburn. I’ve always appreciated the chic style & glamour of the French Riviera (and I love all things rosé). During…
