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…
Guide to the perfect girls weekend in Champagne
I was lucky to be able to travel a lot this summer, and one of my favorite trips was to the Champagne region of France. My friend and I were planning a weekend trip to Paris, and we both love…
Why Veuve Clicquot is the best champagne tour in Reims (and how to book)
A few weeks ago I went on a girls trip to the Champagne region. It’s the perfect place to sip away a weekend! But there are a ton of different wineries spread out across several towns, and it can be…
A guide to the best unique activities in Hvar, Croatia
I did a lot of traveling in the past month, but I have to say that Croatia was the most memorable. Originally I had planned to go to Dubrovnik, but I’m so happy our group booked Split & Hvar instead….
5 activities you don’t want to miss in Ibiza
I just got back from a whirlwind weekend in Ibiza, and the island surprised me in so many ways. Ibiza is famous for an over-the-top party scene, but there are plenty of other things to do that will satisfy any…
The 5 best things to do in Nice, France
Whether you’re local to the EU or just visiting Europe, Nice is the perfect place for a weekend trip. It has a large major airport, and is a good jumping off point for destinations like St. Tropez, Provence, or Monaco….
Guide to a weekend getaway in Manhattan Beach
When you think of Los Angeles, you probably think of the glitz of Hollywood or the glamour of Beverly Hills. But as someone who lived in LA for 8+ years, I can tell you that the fast pace of the…
A weekend travel guide to the Hook of Holland
We had the opportunity about a month ago to finally explore a new part of the Netherlands – the Hook of Holland. When you think of beaches in Europe, your mind probably jumps to places like Mykonos & the French…
The best terraces in Amsterdam for summer 2021
As of today, terraces are officially reopened in the Netherlands! Terraces (our version of outdoor dining) are a sacred part of Dutch culture in the spring & summer. Since the weather here is so terrible most of the year, the…
How to see the cherry blossoms in Japan
Cherry blossom season is one of the most iconic times of year in Japan. It’s a very brief season, and it actually occurs at slightly different times through out the country. But if you can catch a glimse of these…
A review of the best castle hotel in Ireland
I’m gonna go out on a limb and say that you’re probably sick of reading about COVID. Talking about COVID. Thinking about COVID. We know that January won’t miraculously bring normalcy, but the good news is that we will likely…
