Milan: Uncovering Italy’s Fashion Capital for First Time Vistors I was so excited to be able to travel for this 4 day weekend. Italy was one of the places that is open currently for tourism with no mandatory quarantine so we decided to venture to one of the most famous Italian cities: Milan. While I…
Marbella, Spain: Marbella is known for being one of the playgrounds of the rich and being extravagant. While it does live up to that reputation, it’s not all it has to offer. The Casco Antiguo (old town) was an enchanting surprise filled with balconies, flower boxes, churches and cafes aplenty. Marbella has a rich history…
Benalmádena, Spain: With COVID reaching its one year lockdown anniversary in Europe it would be an understatement to say that I have missed traveling. While so much of the world is still closed, I was fortunate enough to be able to travel to Benalmádena Spain for part of my break week. I know not everyone…
Ronda, Spain Another wonderful little Spanish gem located 100 kilometers from Málaga is Ronda, which makes a great morning day trip. You can even pair this with another city (such as old town Marbella) and make a full day adventure. We drove in our rental car but there are also daily buses and trains so…
Atlantis sunset lounge : Málaga While we were strolling around the harbor we decided that it would be nice to sit and have a relaxing drink in the sunshine and we stumbled upon Atlantis sunset lounge. It’s a rooftop bar with a nice view of the harbor and very comfy lounge seats. We only spent…
Málaga Spain: How to Spend One Day Málaga is one of those places that has a little bit of everything for everyone. If you’re one of those people who loves to spend your time traipsing around from city to city , monument to monument then there are plenty of sites and day trips you can…
La Bella Bambina: Benalmádena, Spain We landed very late and decided to try La Bella Bambina because you can see it from the infinity pool of our AirBnB. Our first visit was around 21:00 so we weren’t able to see the amazing views yet. This is part of the reason we decided we needed to…
Hadik: Budapest I went to Hadik with a group of girlfriends who are also hockey wives to my partners teammates here in Budapest. One of them recommended we go here and we decided to go on the way to one of the games. The menu was full of things I would love to try so…
Mikes 1150: Vienna has a never ending list of restaurants popping up and it is hard to keep up! We recently decided to expand our horizons and discovered Mikes 1150. It has all kinds of options and we were very satisfied. If you are in Vienna you should give it a try! DECOR: Rustic and…
Gmunden, Austria We spent two days at Gmunden visiting Traunsee and Traunkirchen after visiting Hallstatt. I wanted to spend more time on the alpine lakes and this seemed like a nice one to hang around at! There’s plenty of things we were interested in seeing or doing but we were also trying to rest and…
Hallstatt & Dachstein We initially had plans to go to Croatia for a little over a week but sadly due to Covid19 we decided it was best to stay within Austria. We made the most of the time for sure! Our first stop was the picture perfect Hallstatt. It truly is a fairytale like village….
Feurteventura Feurteventura is technically part of the Canary Islands off the coast of Spain. I went for a week trip and it wasn’t at all what I expected at first. The first part of the island is completely rocky, cliffs everywhere and doesn’t give off the typical “island vibes”. There are deserts in this island…
Athens & Chanià Greece was my last spring break trip with friends during my Masters degree. We decided we wanted to split the time between Athens and the islands so we could experience a little of both the mainland and island culture. I would go back to Greece in a heartbeat. To this day they…
Venice: Exploring the Enchanting Canals of Italy’s Floating City Venice, Italy, is a city like no other, famed for its enchanting canals, historic architecture, and timeless romance. Built on a network of islands connected by canals and bridges, Venice offers visitors a unique experience as they glide through its waterways on iconic gondolas, marvel at…
Ljublijana, Slovenia Nestled in the heart of Slovenia, Lake Bled and Ljubljana offer an enchanting blend of natural beauty, history, and culture. Lake Bled, with its emerald waters and iconic island church, is a picture-perfect destination surrounded by lush forests and the Julian Alps. Just an hour away, Ljubljana, the capital city, charms visitors with…
Mallorca Mallorca was an amazing week vacation I took with my partner. It was a much needed relaxation type destination. If you enjoy the island life, it’s a trip for you! There’s so much to Mallorca (Majorca) we will absolutely need to go back to hit more of the highlights! Here’s what we will cover…
Budapest: Hungary’s Vibrant Capital the Jewel of the Danube Budapest, the stunning capital of Hungary, is a city that seamlessly blends history, culture, and modern vibrancy. Split by the Danube River into the historic Buda and bustling Pest, Budapest is renowned for its picturesque architecture, thermal baths, and lively atmosphere. Visitors are drawn to iconic…
Barcelona: Barcelona is one of those cities that I have always wanted to travel to since I was a kid. I partly blame this on the Cheetah Girls 2 movie, I mean come on what teenage girl doesn’t dream of living their lives (I’m looking at you too Lizzie McGuire in Rome). With that being…
Into the Highlands: Discovering the Beauty of Scotland’s Untamed Wilderness For my graduation/family trip we took a two week vacation to explore all around the Highlands in Scotland. My father’s side is almost completely Scottish and he was very excited for this trip. To be honest we spent a lot of the time visiting places…
Paris, France Paris, the enchanting capital of France, is a city that captivates visitors with its timeless beauty, rich history, and vibrant culture. Known as the “City of Light,” Paris is home to iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, and Notre-Dame Cathedral, each contributing to its global reputation as a hub of art,…