Tag: travel

  • Visiting Lake Como : Italy’s Most Beautiful Lakeside Town

    Visiting Lake Como : Italy’s Most Beautiful Lakeside Town

    Arriving in Como revealed yet another facet of Italy’s beauty. Nestled near the Italian Alps about 30 miles north of Milan, the town sits bedside Lake Como. A glacial lake surrounded by mountains that rise dramatically from the water. Visiting Lake Como was a top place on our Italy bucket…

  • Venice at Night : Walking Through Italy’s Most Timeless City

    Venice at Night : Walking Through Italy’s Most Timeless City

    Walking through Venice at night felt utterly magical. I would highly recommend experiencing the city after dark, when the crowds thin and the streets transform into something quieter and more intimate. Each winding alley seemed to hold its own personality, every turn revealing a different version of old-world charm.  Tiny…

  • 10 Essential Gifts for Expats: Practical Must-Haves

    10 Essential Gifts for Expats: Practical Must-Haves

    Moving abroad is certainly an  adventure, exciting, beautiful but yet it can feel overwhelming all at the same time. Whether someone is relocating for retirement, work, or a new chapter of life,  here are a few simple gifts that can make the transition feel smoother and more welcoming. In this…

  • Falling for New Orleans: A Month of Culture, Flavor, and Life Lessons

    Falling for New Orleans: A Month of Culture, Flavor, and Life Lessons

    This past summer I completely overlooked writing about one of my favorite cities, New Orleans. It feels fitting to circle back and share that chapter, because it marked the first step in my journey toward moving to France. For a month and half, it was just my dog and me…

  • Things No One Tells You About Moving Abroad

    Things No One Tells You About Moving Abroad

    If you’ve ever thought about living abroad, here’s what I wish I’d known and the things no one tells you about moving abroad. Have you ever thought about moving to another country, then immediately talk yourself out of it because it seemed impossible? I get it. I almost did the…

  • Witnessing Sunset at the Cliffs of Moher: A Mother-Daughter Memory

    Witnessing Sunset at the Cliffs of Moher: A Mother-Daughter Memory

    This Blog entry is dedicated solely to witnessing sunset at the Cliffs of Moher: a mother-daughter memory because their sheer magnificence deserves nothing less than center stage.  After enjoying a leisurely lunch at a charming outdoor cafe, we set our sights on the Cliffs of Moher. Our intention was to…

  • Exploring Ireland’s Burren by Bike: A Memorable Mother-Daughter Trip

    Exploring Ireland’s Burren by Bike: A Memorable Mother-Daughter Trip

    Once the sunlight peeked through the window shades we knew it was time to rise and shine for our packed day of adventure ahead. First up, exploring Ireland’s Burren by Bike through the picturesque landscapes of Kilcorney and Magheraweeleen followed by a breathtaking sunset visit to the iconic Cliffs of…

  • Exploring Ireland Together: The Ultimate Mother-Daughter Road Trip Guide

    Exploring Ireland Together: The Ultimate Mother-Daughter Road Trip Guide

    The next day we found ourselves at the airport, eagerly waiting for our rental car. Two days into our Irish adventure driving on the opposite side of the road for ourselves  was starting to feel almost normal! (Almost) It’s one thing to be a wide-eyed passenger princess marveling at the…

  • Our Annual Mother-Daughter Trip: Exploring the Magic of Ireland

    Our Annual Mother-Daughter Trip: Exploring the Magic of Ireland

    It’s that time of year again for our annual mother-daughter trip! It took us some time to decide which country to choose from so many beautiful choices. We made a confident decision that it was going to be Ireland. The planning process for any trip always sparks such excitement. The…

  • How Travel Connects Us

    How Travel Connects Us

    Lately, I’ve been writing more about life and its reflections, the kind that sneak up on you when you least expect them. But today, I’m switching gears and taking a little walk down the aisle of travel and how travel connects us. A Long Overdue Visit I recently took a…