Macarons are one of my favorite things in the world. There’s just something about the colorful meringue cookies with luscious fillings like black currant or strawberry sandwiched between them that I simply can’t resist. I’m hardly ever in France for more than a few hours before I have a little bag of macarons stashed in […]
5 Summer Festivals Not to Miss in Northern Italy
It’s the first day of summer and while the temperatures may be sweltering in Northern Italy, I’m still excited summer has finally arrived. It’s the season of some of my favorite festivals. Here are 5 summer festivals not to miss in Northern Italy: Festa del Redentore Originally a celebration to give thanks for the end […]
Are the Water Slides Worth It at Citta del Mare?
By now you’ve no doubt seen the pictures of the epic water slides that run down a cliff and deliver you right in to the Mediterranean Sea. Travel + Leisure even named the slide one of the world’s craziest when the pictures began circulating back in 2012. The slides are real and they’re located at […]
Hiking Stromboli: One of the World’s Most Active Volcanoes
Volcanoes fascinate me. Last year I was thrilled to be in Iceland when Bardarbunga started erupting and I got a thrill when I could see the explosions of lava shooting in to the air during my few nights in Myvatn. When I heard that you could trek up one of Italy’s three active volcanoes at […]
10 Things to Do at Milan Expo
Milan Expo has been the most anticipated world’s fair in decades. This year’s theme is “Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life” and it’s a fun, yet educational way to learn about sustainability and food security. With 145 countries represented at the 1.1 million square meter exhibition space, it can be a bit overwhelming to know […]
The Barcelona Hotel for Wine Lovers
You can savor Spain’s famous Rioja wines without ever leaving chic Barcelona, yet feel like you’re in the heart of Spanish wine country. Hotel Praktik Vinoteca is a boutique wine themed hotel located in the heart of the Eixample district, steps away from fantastic restaurants, wine bars, the Passeig de Gracia and Rambla Catalunya. With […]
Where to Eat and Drink in Milan
Most non-business travelers only pass through Milan for a night or maybe two. It’s a shame because the city has a lot to offer visitors. Not only are there must-see attractions like the Duomo, Da Vinci’s Last Supper and Castello Sforzesco, Milan is home to Italy’s hottest dining scene. You’ll find everything from the city’s […]
Four Tips to Maximize Your Time in Paris
Audrey Hepburn famously said “Paris is always a good idea.” We couldn’t agree more! Like most of our readers who travel when you can get away from work, we’ve also visited Paris on short city breaks and at Christmastime. Of course, as a first time visitor you want to see it all but that quickly […]
7 Must Visit Wineries for Cantine Aperte in Northern Italy
“And on the seventh day God rested from all the work he had done.” Twelve years of Catholic school has the Book of Genesis burned into my brain. But in America, not much is actually closed on a Sunday. As Americans our 24/7, go-go-go, need-it-now mentality makes us forget that time practically stands still on […]
Eat Your Way through Barcelona’s Gràcia with Devour Food Tours
I spent two weeks in Costa Brava a few years ago and was totally unfamiliar with Catalan cuisine before my visit. The first few days went something like excited exclamations of: “Jamón ibérico! Paella!” After two or three days of stuffing my face full of delicious, salty ham and eating every kind of paella, the […]
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