Envisioning a visit to Melbourne, I pictured drinking loads of flat whites, having avo toast for brekkie daily, road tripping the Great Ocean Road, and wandering the city in search of vibrant, street art. When friends of ours, who live in Melbourne, suggested we take a day trip to the Yarra Valley together, one of … Continue reading A Day Winery Hopping in One of Australia’s Best Wine Regions, The Yarra Valley
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Christmas Magic in Munich
Nowhere is the yuletide celebration more evident than at German Christmas markets. It is, after all, the country where a lot of present day holiday traditions started. German Christmas markets are like stepping back in time, usually set outdoors in charming town squares. Each market has dozens of wooden booths filled to the brim with … Continue reading Christmas Magic in Munich
A Charming Day in Bremen, Germany
Known as one of Germany's most charming cities (actually its own state), Bremen is a perfect day trip from Hamburg. A quick 55 minute high speed train ride from Hamburg through the German countryside brings you to the smaller, picturesque city of Bremen. Even though I was only in Hamburg for a weekend, I knew … Continue reading A Charming Day in Bremen, Germany
Where to Eat in Marrakesh
Before heading to Marrakesh for a weekend visit, I'd been warned by people who had been there that I may not like the city- they said it was too chaotic and hectic. I had a totally different experience- I loved the city and left eager to explore other parts of Morocco on future trips. In … Continue reading Where to Eat in Marrakesh
Porto, A Small City with Big Personality
Porto, Portugal, a small city with big personality. Lisbon is often the first place people think of when talking about traveling to Portugal, but Porto, the country's second largest city, is charmingly traditional. Colorful, mismatched houses and winding streets. Sunsets over the Douro River. Beautiful blue tiles. And, plenty of port wine. I'd originally planned … Continue reading Porto, A Small City with Big Personality
48 Hours in Barcelona
Seemingly overnight, Barcelona became one of my favorite cities in the world. My earliest memory of wanting to travel somewhere foreign dates back to elementary school. The details of why are lost to me, but I remember a strong desire to want to visit Spain. That interest only became stronger going into high school, and … Continue reading 48 Hours in Barcelona
5 Reasons You Must Visit Seville
In imagining my first time in Spain, I assumed I'd visit Barcelona and Madrid- places like Seville, Valencia, Sitges and Alicante would be places I'd explore on subsequent trips. But, after a few friends visited Seville earlier this year, and I read a bit more about the city, I was persuaded to bump it to … Continue reading 5 Reasons You Must Visit Seville
Weekend Getaway: Wine Country
Drinking long islands and other fruity cocktail concoctions through college, I didn't realize how much I liked wine until my first visit to Napa and Sonoma three years ago. My first visit to wine country felt intimidating- so many wineries! According to Lonely Planet, there are over 600 wineries in Napa and Sonoma Counties. But it’s quality, not … Continue reading Weekend Getaway: Wine Country