Cities

When I was looking for places to visit in England, I’ll be honest. Bath England wasn’t originally on my list. However, while researching an extended trip for a client, I got to know a bit about the city and was intrigued. The only logical thing to do was to visit Bath for myself, so I […]

When you think of Oxford, the first thing that comes to mind is Oxford University. But Oxford is also full of charming cobblestone streets, magnificent architecture, and beautiful university parks and waterways. It makes spending a weekend (or a week) delightful. But you must answer one vital question as you begin planning your trip. Do […]

London at Christmas becomes, in one simple word, magical. The sun sets early (as in 4:30pm early), leaving plenty of time in the evenings to walk around and soak in all the beautiful Christmas lights. It’s also a city full to the brim with Christmas markets, where you can find holiday themed food and drinks, […]

Few English cities have shaped the world quite like Liverpool. Once one of Britain’s most important ports, its ships carried people and goods across continents and helped power global trade. That maritime history left an unmistakable mark on the city’s skyline, its culture, and even its sense of humor. As a result, there are so […]

The Sistine Chapel (or Cappella Sistina as it’s known in Italian) is one of the most famous landmarks of Rome. It attracts more visitors than a gelato stand on a hot summer day! And why wouldn’t it? Most people visit to take in Michelangelo’s stunning ceiling frescoes. The frescoes in the Sistine Chapel are intricate […]

An American woman was sitting behind us during a lovely brunch at Fortnum & Mason. We thought nothing of it until we heard her order, specifically asking for the “cooked bacon” instead of the uncooked bacon. The waiter was understandably confused, saying “our bacon is cooked, madam”. She kept insisting that he bring her the […]

I spent 2022 living in Frankfurt, Germany. The culture, language, and surroundings were all new. After a couple months I found myself needing a short break. Someplace familiar. A Venice, Italy trip would be perfect! After studying abroad in Italy and traveling there multiple times, Italy feels much more familiar than Germany. I’ve been to […]

Every major city has its famous neighborhoods. London has Kensington and Notting Hill. New York boasts Tribeca and the East Village. Rome charms with Trastevere and the Centro Storico. Paris does things a little differently. Instead of named neighborhoods, the city is divided into 20 numbered arrondissements. Each one has its own character, attractions, and […]