My recent trip to San Francisco was my first time to the city, and I was a little surprised by how expensive things were, especially dining and lodging. Although San Francisco continues to… Read More
No matter how near or far you are from home, or how adventurous or picky you may be, a recommendation for a good restaurant or bar is always nice to have. EATS is… Read More
Today Boarding Pass turns one! It’s been a fun first year, and in the coming year my travel itinerary will take me to some new places, which I look forward to writing about. … Read More
Who doesn’t love pizza? It’s arguably one of my all-time favorite foods to eat AND make, plus it’s a crowd-pleaser that you can find throughout the world. What I really love about pizza,… Read More
Like many people, I ♥ NY. My family is originally from New York, so growing up we would go on annual vacations “back East” to visit family and friends. Now with limited vacation time,… Read More
Thanks to fellow travel blogger Gelati for Breakfast for nominating me for a Liebster Award! “Liebster” is German for “dearest”, and the awards are a fun way for bloggers to help each other out… Read More
“The latest fashion…is absolutely necessary for painting. It’s what matters most.” – Edouard Manet, 1881 The recently opened “Impression, Fashion and Modernity” special exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art combines my favorite… Read More
While all eyes are on Rome as one pope exits and a new one is yet to be named, I’ve been thinking back to my visits to the Vatican. I’ve been lucky to… Read More
One of the things I love about Valentine’s Day is baking for all of my Valentines. Heart-shaped sugar cookies (topped with fluffy vanilla frosting and pink or red sprinkles), brownies and truffles make… Read More
I took a business class in Rome one summer and on the first night, my classmates and I went out to enjoy a big Italian dinner together. We found an adorable restaurant and… Read More
No matter how near or far you are from home, or how adventurous or picky you may be, a recommendation for a good restaurant or bar is always nice to have. EATS is… Read More
No matter how near or far you are from home, or how adventurous or picky you may be, a recommendation for a good restaurant or bar is always nice to have. EATS is… Read More
I recently wrote about the High Line, an elevated park in Manhattan’s lower West Side built atop historic railroad tracks from the 1930s, but have you heard about the Lowline? With limited space… Read More
I usually visit New York during the cold, snowy winter months, so a recent trip to the city this fall was the perfect opportunity to check out some great outdoor spaces. One was… Read More
I was in Denver over Labor Day weekend and had a chance to check out an amazing travel-centric exhibit at the Denver Art Museum. “Now Boarding” showcases the architecture of flight through the lens… Read More
I’ve been to Rome a few times, and each time it’s been hot. How hot? Steamy cappuccino hot. So hot that no amount of cold water from the nasoni drinking fountains throughout the… Read More
Ever since I was 2 1/2 years old, having “spresso and cookies” with my dad, before anyone else in the house was up, has been a weekend tradition. Today, I still like to… Read More
Even though Venice is known for its waterways, dotted with trademark black gondole and vaporetti water taxis, it is a city that is best explored on foot. This point was reinforced as soon… Read More
Florence is an amazing city, and what makes it even better is its proximity to other sights that make for great daytrips. During my last trip to Italy, we stayed the longest in… Read More
One of my favorite indulgences in Paris is a crêpe. I love warm crêpes, smothered with gooey Nutella that you can buy from a street vendor who works his magic right before your… Read More
Summertime means time to travel for many people, and what better inspiration than a good movie. This summer, whether you’re traveling or not, the new movie To Rome with Love is a great… Read More
There are 2 things you need to know about visiting Belgium. One, because of its location situated between France and Northern Europe, there is a language difference from the north to the south.… Read More
Paris is one of the most visited destinations in the world with no shortage of amazing museums, monuments and other cultural wonderfulness. Check out my guest post for Cross-Pollinate where I break down… Read More
My first encounter with the Cinque Terre was magical. The more I researched, words like “magical”, along with “idyllic” and “alluring”, were constantly used to describe this region, and I knew I had… Read More
