Hotel Pintor El Greco: 4-Star Rustic Elegance in Toledo Spain

I was first enchanted by Toledo Spain last year when I took a quick day trip there, shortly after moving to Madrid for the...
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Boutique Luxury in Naxos Greece

Even the most avid traveler needs a relaxing getaway once in awhile where all of the details are taken care of and there's absolutely...
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My love affair with Galway, Ireland

My love affair with Galway Ireland was intense, real, and as it is with many great loves, over all too soon. Galway was the final...
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How to spend 48 hours in Lake Placid, New York

Having grown up in Upstate New York (and by Upstate I mean literally as far up-state that you can go in NYS. No, I don't...

4 Do’s & Don’ts for an Unforgettable NYC Christmas

DO these things for an unforgettable NYC Christmas experience: 1) Eat at Rolf's German Restaurant. During the holiday season Rolf's has the most Christmas lights and...

Hip, Eccentric, and Absurdly Cool Boutique Stays in Paris

I’m a self-professed lover of boutique hotels. I can’t travel without them---they connect me to the area I’m staying in and take such good...

Cities Less Traveled: Why Santa Teresa is the Cultural Gem of...

When most tourists visit Rio de Janeiro they generally stick to the Ipanema and Copacabana neighborhoods, where the touristic beaches are lined with tanga-wearing, caipirinha-drinking locals....

My first stay on an organic farm (La Casa di Melo...

For those of you who don't know me very well, I'm a bit of a health nerd so the thought of staying at an...

A boutique stay in the heart of Venice

Venice is notoriously touristy and infamously expensive. Of course these generally go hand-in-hand, but Venice definitely takes them to a whole new level. As...

The Ultimate Guide to Lisbon Portugal (& why it should be...

I know I went on and on about how my time in Galway was a love affair for the ages, and I still maintain...