Nice was the last leg of our trip, and the perfect place to end on. The pristine blues and whites contrasted against lush green surroundings, an air of oceanside sophistication, and the promise of more good food and wine than we could imagine made our hearts very happy. Our Airbnb was set back a fewRead more
Those people stationed in Western Europe really have an unfair advantage. They have country upon country right at their fingertips, and a few years worth of weekends to spend exploring them. A fun (not so fun) fact about the military. While the leave time of 30 days a year sounds pretty generous, depending on whereRead more
I remember back during our study abroad stint, an evening spent on a blanket filled with all sorts of antipasti delicacies, an abundance of cheap local wine, and the conversation of friends and the man who would eventually be my husband. It was nothing short of magical, and absolutely something I wanted to recreate forRead more
My Dad was no overly excited about our trip to Europe. He loves where he lives, and although he’s said for years he wants a house in Mexico, when it comes to travel he’s generally satisfied with going to the lake house for a week, especially since he travels constantly for work. So while weRead more
Picking up where we left off, we had spent a few days stuffing our faces with pasta, drinking Prosecco by the gallon, and making sure to throw a gelato in when necessary (<–always necessary). Then, ready to trade gluten in the form of pasta, for that in a flaky, buttery, baguette shape, we excitedly boardedRead more
Will and I have a number of travel bucket list items we hope to check off in our lifetimes. One that I didn’t know of Will’s was to see the Maginot Line. I’m embarrassed to admit it, but I did not do a great job of paying attention in my high school history classes, soRead more