The Amalfi Coast is a popular side trip out of Rome, and for a good reason. The cliff-perched villages and umbrella strewn beaches are straight out of a postcard. If you want to visit a location that screams Under the Tuscan Sun (well, the part where she isn’t in Tuscany) and all things Italy, this […] Read more…
Lets start with the fact that this bridge is stunning. All day it is packed full of people crossing the Tiber River, presumably tourists having purchased their souvenir leather goods and are now continuing on to visit the Mausoleum on the other side and the Vatican just a few blocks down. However, visit in the […] Read more…
So you’re going to Paris. Aaand just below “Taking a picture in a striped shirt and a beret under the Eiffel Tower” on your “To-Do” list is “Eat some mind-blowing food“. Right? If not, it should be. And like most Paris rookies, you think, “Man, there is going to be so much good food there […] Read more…
Helsinki has a ridiculously awesome bar scene. From steam-punk themed gin bars, to speak easies, to local dives, there is truly something for everyone. As one Finn told me, in Finland, there is always a reason to drink: it’s dark all the time, it’s light all the time, it’s freezing cold, the summer has finally arrived. The […] Read more…
In true Roman Holiday, Audrey Hepburn style, we are going all black and white. Rome was beautiful in color, but there is something about looking at these old ruins and stunning monuments in black and white that just makes my heart go pitter-patter. Our Roman itinerary was equally full for a mere 3 days in town. […] Read more…
Gabby and I always talked about taking a Grand European Tour after college. From Great Britain to France to Italy to Greece to Egypt, we were going to see every significant museum, artistic and archaeological piece that there was to see. And then maybe hit a beach and ride some camels, or something. But I […] Read more…
Here are some highlights from the last few weeks. You can go ahead and call me Julia Child. Mussels. The cheapest luxury item found in Helsinki, 5 euro for 1 kilogram. I am pretty darn impressed with myself, considering that I had never even eaten mussels prior to this. I think it is much easier […] Read more…