Aventuras Overseas: Brussels
Belgium: original home to Godiva Chocolatier! Magical world of fresh waffles, homemade chocolate and locally brewed beer…so goes the stereotypical description of Brussels, Belgium, the country’s...
View ArticleAventuras Overseas: Barcelona
In Gaudí’s Park Güell Great food, amazing sights, extensive shopping, cosmopolitan flair with proximity to the beach—it really seems like Barcelona, Spain has it all. Although the (temporary) Madrid...
View ArticleAventuras Overseas: Paris
Paris, France: it really is as magical as they say. So magical, in fact, that the thought of trying to capture the essence of this city in an online article is quite daunting. In the best way possible,...
View ArticleAventuras Overseas: Berlin
Mark my words: Berlin is the next big city on the rise. If you’re looking for a nucleus of fashion, culture, art and food, visit Berlin for a very pleasant surprise where you can find all this and...
View ArticleAventuras Overseas: Amsterdam
Next up on my Euro hit-list of fab destinations is Amsterdam. Offering way more than its shallow stereotype of red lights and otherwise illicit substances suggests, Amsterdam is an ideal locale for...
View ArticleInsider’s Guide to Madrid
After living in Madrid for four months, I’ve accumulated quite the list of “Dos and Don’ts.” Whether you’re the casual traveler passing through, or about to embark on your own extended stay in this...
View ArticleBeauty and Culture Found in the Desert
Larger-than-life mountains, exotic cacti flowers, beautiful Native textiles and jewelry, gourmet meals filled with robust Southwestern flavors. Does this sound intriguing to you? If so, I urge you to...
View ArticleInspiration Board: Martha’s Vineyard
It’s that time of year. I have made my annual pilgrimage to that little slice of beachy New England heaven known as Martha’s Vineyard, and am feeling no less blissed-out than in previous visits. From...
View ArticleHeaven in the City of Angels
Last week I embarked on a truly fantastic trip over to the West Coast to spend some time in Los Angeles, where the sun shines bright, the water sparkles blue, the people-watching is first rate–and you...
View ArticleDestination Inspiration / Lisboa
As Portugal’s capital city, Lisbon or Lisboa, as it is known in Portuguese, embraces contemporary style while remaining true to its history. From the classic baroque architecture seen along the city...
View Article