Windsor Castle has been a British royal residence for 39 monarchs, including Queen Elizabeth. She frequently spends her weekends at the castle. You will know she’s there by the flag flying atop the castle. My day at Windsor Castle was something out of a fairytale. I now see why Meghan and Harry chose to marry […]

Lake Como Italy is a place that I truly did not want to leave. It’s a breathtaking destination. In summary, our day on Lake Como was slow. The way life should be. Hopefully, by the end of this post, you will understand the magic of Lake Como Italy.     Lake Como Italy is about […]

I want to feel special when I travel and I desire my experience to be unique. I seek the best of the best in a new location, from hotels to tours to transfers. When trips seamlessly fall into place, it allows me to feel all there in a new destination. Travel is just as much […]

I went to Paris on a whim. I had a few free days off when my mom posed my favorite question – “do you want to go on a trip”? My answer is always yes. Paris is a beautiful city, especially if you go during the Spring or Fall. I love that Paris is slow. […]

Oxford, England is a little university centric town about an hour train ride northwest of London. It is well worth a day trip to explore and reminisce among the greats of English literature, history and culture. The city is very walkable and you could explore almost every inch on foot in one day. We put […]

London has my heart. Fun fact about me: I would really love to live in London for a bit. My favorite part about London is the transportation. Locals may not agree, but for a tourist who’s point of comparison is Marta… the Tube is a dream come true. The list of Best Things to do […]

Grand Hotel Capodimonte is an amazing four-star luxury hotel in Sorrento, Italy. We made the decision to stay in Sorrento during our trip to the Italian coast. This made for fairly easy day trips to Capri, Amalfi, Positano, and Path of Gods. Sorrento is still less crowded than the typical coastal tourist spots (side note: […]

Capri is a tiny island off the coast of Italy full of charm. It is known for luxury shopping and hotels, celebrity yachts, limoncello and handmade leather sandals. You might also recognize it for the infamous Blue Grotto, a peaceful cave that reflects electric blue colors. Albeit tiny, there are many things to do in […]

Il Sentiero degli Dei. The Path of Gods, is this little trail of death connecting mountainous towns from Praiano to Positano. It has jaw-dropping, awe-inspiring views of the Amalfi Coast and the island of Capri. During our trip to the Coast, we stayed in Sorrento, a slight distance from the tourist hubbub of Amalfi and […]

If you find yourself feeling ambitious for a fitness challenge in Italy, hike Cinque Terre along the beautiful coast. Somehow I always find myself talked into a grueling hike in Italy. I should have learned my lesson after the Path of Gods hike across the Amalfi Coast. But alas, I did not and I found […]