I said it before, and I’ll say it again: every time I plan a vacation, I always wonder why I’m not going back to Italy. Italy was my first big international trip, and my family is half Italian. Thus, Italy always feels like the most amazing place in the world. When I set out to…
Is there anywhere more magical in the world than Santorini? The whitewashed buildings with their bright blue roofs just scream to be photographed, and there’s a sense of relaxation that flows in with the soft caldera breeze. Just glance out over the rugged landscaped cliffs, and it feels like you can see the curvature of…
There’s something inherently sensual about Greece—maybe it’s the culture that grew around idolizing beautiful and powerful gods and goddesses; maybe it’s the warm weather and the delectable dishes; or maybe it’s the fact that any culture seems sensual in comparison to the Puritans that founded America. Regardless, Greece is bringing sexy back, and Athens is where it all…
I dare you to find someone who has traveled to Capri and comes back home saying it was any less than perfection. (Side note: if you do find that person, maybe you don’t listen to their travel advice because they are loco). There’s adventure, glamour, mountains, ocean, signature dishes named for this mighty little island (insalata…
Amsterdam is a multi-faceted city that easily has something for everyone. Definitely not just your typical, manageably sized European destination with a rich artistic heritage, Amsterdam is like your vanilla, J. Crew-wearing coworker who has a full-sleeve tattoo and goes to death metal concerts on the weekends. It’s light and dark, nice and naughty, good and…
A true gem on the Amalfi Coast, Positano was a delightful spot for a day trip when I was staying in nearby Amalfi. Think of these two villages like Princes William and Harry, with Positano being the more well-known, in-the-lime-light traditional choice for your Amalfi Coast stay, and Amalfi under-the-radar, quietly, keenly, and cooly killing it just…
Who’s ready to go beach hopping in Lagos, Portugal? Call me crazy, but my favorite moments in Lagos, Portugal weren’t about relaxing on the beach. Don’t get me wrong—the beaches are stunning, and we explored every beach in town, choosing to spend the majority of our time at Praia Don Ana. But what I loved…
Pretty as a picture, Belém is a can’t-miss day trip while visiting Lisbon. A small western suburb of Lisbon, Belém was once an escape for Lisbon’s elite from the poverty of the city—just like Sintra was an escape for royalty (we’re seeing a trend here!). It’s historic roots go much deeper than that: due to Belém’s ideal location…
Lisbon is one of Europe’s best kept secrets. Often overlooked by travelers in favor of heavyweights like Paris, Rome, and Barcelona, Lisbon still retains an old world charm while being one of the more modern western cities. It’s ideal location makes it easy to access from the U.S. and other cities in western Europe, and it’s…
Magical is the best word to describe my one day in Sintra, Portugal, which was developed as an escape from the crowded city of Lisbon for Portuguese royalty. From the 8th century stone Castle of the Moors to the pastel explosion of Pena Palace, beauty abounds in this fairytale land. At only a 40-minute train ride…