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Life Lately: 10 Countries in 10 Months and the Busiest Year Yet
As I head out the door to catch my train to Paris, I look my outfit once over in the mirror. Once outside, a cold breeze blows over me so I quickly dash inside to grab a pink scarf, the one that’s been on the coatrack for months. And just like that, fall is here.…
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Hotel Review: Mediterranean Soul at Locanda al Colle
The Place: A Guesthouse in the Tuscan Hills Nestled in the hills above the Tuscan coast, Locanda Al Colle welcomes guests without pretention but with all the picturesque charm you would expect from an Italian getaway. This 18th century renovated farmhouse has become a haven of art, nature, and romantic Tuscan sensibility. The contemporary and…
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Meeting Gelato Master Sergio Dondoli in San Gimignano, Italy
In Piazza Della Cisterna, a long line of patrons come from all corners of the globe to taste what has been dubbed the best gelato in the world. The shop experience is a hectic one with so many flavors to choose from and not much room to diddle daddle. But the gelato does not disappoint.…
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Visiting a 16th Century Vineyard in Frascati, Italy
My Roman Wine Experience High above the hills of Rome, just twenty minutes outside of the capital, you’ll find the small town of Frascati. It’s a charming wine town with a strong aristocratic past and a reputation as a summer retreat for wealthy Romans. After one day of experiencing the stifling heat of the Eternal…
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My First Airbnb Experience: Tasting Rome, Italy
During my study abroad days, I visited Rome a handful of times. Each time was bliss. I fell in love with the Eternal City for its history, its people, but also for how much Italians adore food. One of my favorite things to do there is people watch, watch locals digging into the delicious social…
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Hotel Review: Casually Luxurious at Monumental Palace, Porto
Hi readers, I haven’t stayed at many 5* hotels in my time living abroad, but the ones I have been lucky to experience are a world of their own, each with an impeccable caliber of service, amenities, food, and design catering to a savvy traveler; the kind of traveler who wants a sublime experience, anything…
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Hotel Review: Retro Chic at C.O.Q Hotel Paris
On a quiet side street in the 13th arrondissement of Paris, there’s a retro-chic boutique hotel in a neighborhood just far enough from the city center to taste the less touristic Paris. (Food tip: the 13th arrondissement is known for its Asian restaurants.) C.O.Q Hotel is an acronym for Community of Quality, a philosophy of high-quality…
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Secret Food Tours Review: Saint Germain des Pres, Paris
If you’ve ever been to Paris, you know that each arrondissement has its own charm, personality, and a treasure trove of cultural and culinary treats to offer anyone who’s looking for them. Different neighborhoods have different tastes and stories to tell which is why I try to join food tours in every major city I…
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Hotel Review: Bohemian Luxe in the Heart of Paris at Hotel Maison Armance
Hotel Maison Armance **** A refined and relaxed space perched above the rooftops of Paris, I visited a hotel that was as light and airy as being up in the clouds might feel. Maison Armance exudes exclusive boutique vibe and from the moment I walked in I was seduced by a serene sense of place.…
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I Moved Abroad For Love. Here’s What I Want You to Know.
Hey readers, I’ve been wanting to write about this for a long, long time but it’s a big topic and a personal one, too. As a fiercely independent and travel-obsessed woman, the thought of ‘relying’ on a man to influence my future plans scared me. At twenty-three, I had no concrete life plan, but I…
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