Porto, Portugal is filled with so many fun things to do! From wine tasting to river cruising to indulging in the local cuisine, Portugal’s second largest city has a little something for every traveler’s taste. Some people opt for the larger, more well-known city of Lisbon, but Porto is a city that should not be overlooked. The romantic streets, delicious food and fascinating culture will not only…
As a final farewell to San Diego, I decided to throw a Turkish tea party for my friends. I absolutely loved Turkey, and unfortunately rarely have an opportunity to use my Turkish tea set. When I went to Turkey, I spent hours upon hours walking through the Grand Bazaar, and it took everything I had not to buy everything in sight. When I finally decided to make a purchase,…
I absolutely love Antoni Gaudí’s most famous landmark, Park Güell. You simply can’t visit Barcelona without seeing it. Park Güell is Antoni Gaudí’s most colorful and playful masterpiece. Park Güell is so creatively done, it’s as if Antoni Gaudí’s imagination was allowed to run rampant, and the result was the creation of this fascinating park. Park Güell features gardens, fountains, pavilions, sculptures, winding pathways, and much, much more! It was…
I am so excited to share this Antoni Gaudí guide to Barcelona! I lived in Barcelona for one magical year, and was constantly inspired by Antoni Gaudí’s work. You will see his designs speckled all over the streets of Barcelona, and over the course of a year, I visited (almost) every creation by Antoni Gaudí. From lamps, to buildings, to churches, you’ll find it everywhere! In this post I…
I have always had a deep desire to travel the world. As a little girl, I remember going to the school library, browsing through the travel section and flipping through the photos in the travel books. I would be mesmerized by the photos of England and India specifically. I am very fortunate to have been blessed with a family that was able to travel quite a bit…
Ah, Iceland. Since watching The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, I have had some serious cravings to see this Nordic country. And it did not disappoint, I fell in love with Iceland as soon as I walked off the plane! While traveling from the US to Europe, Iceland Air was the cheapest at that time, so I purposefully booked a long layover. This meant I only had 18…
Ever heard of St. Michael’s Mount? No? I’m not too surprised, very few have. But maybe you’ve heard of Le Mont Saint-Michel in Normandy, France? If you haven’t, allow me to fill you in. This stunning island is topped with a castle-esque medieval monastery that would make the most beautiful fairytale princess turn green with envy. It is among France’s most stunning sights, and one of the most…
