My first time in Brussels was not enough time, actually. I flew from Rome for a meeting, saw a bit and then decided to explore Bruges in a day before I needed to get back to Italy. That is why I was so happy to join Visit Brussels on a trip through the Belgian capital […]
Category Archives: Travel
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Jan
Jan
I am a bit biased, but I don’t think there is really a bad time to go to Rome. However, I completely understand why there are pros and cons of when to go to Rome at any time of the year. Except maybe August. August wouldn’t be my favorite time to visit Rome, so I […]
11
Oct
Oct
Bruges is a stunningly adorable place. It seems as though someone deemed to select a town from a storybook and drop it into real life. With its meandering canals and cobblestone streets, it is the perfect romantic getaway when you feel like snuggling up with your smushy-bear-honey-babe. Me? I went to Bruges alone. I love […]
15
Sep
Sep
I was a little late to the game, but I finally watched Chef’s Table on Netflix. I was instantly hooked, and now, like the rest of the world, know I need to get to Modena ASAP. The documentary style episodes feel like they are part nature show, and part art film. The cuisine is just […]
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Aug
Aug
We have lived in Rome for long enough to have embraced at least one Roman tradition: Leaving in August. The vacation is over, but excuse me while I pretend that we are still in holiday mode. Clearly, Jimmy is the Irish one. But I am the driver. Which means when I see a castle, I […]
05
Aug
Aug
Jimmy proposed in Berlin. It was the first time we had ever been to Germany, and we were thrilled with the experience despite the January weather. We have been waiting to make another trip to explore more of the country, and this time wanted to experience the much overlooked Munich. Just an hour and a […]
29
Jun
Jun
I have been thinking of Istanbul a lot recently. I have been thinking about the beautiful city. The culture treasure and shopping mecca. And the transfixing qualities of the place and the people. Several years ago, when I visited with a friend, we walked, and ate and boated and biked. And we sat down and […]
15
Jun
Jun
Full of sun, food, and easy beach access – Palermo, Sicily is a beautiful weekend destination.