Prior to our journey to Naples, we spent cozy nights at home eating bowls of Italian wedding soup with reruns of The Godfather. These were the only two elements we knew about Italy’s less glossed over destination: that it was the birthplace of pizza and the Camorra....
Stay in a French Château: A Night at Burgundy’s Enchanting Château de Longecourt-en-Plaine
Unlike most property rentals on Airbnb, ours was family owned, dating all the way back to the 13th century, and managed by a Count. ...
Unique Things to do in Paris: A Francophile’s Guide to the City of Light
With over 17 million visitors each year, so many love Paris because of just that- it is a place that stays with you, creating a unique story for everyone who passes by. ...
What Happens When You Don’t Plan Prague: A Lazy Girl’s Guide to the City of Spires
I feel wealthy because I have accumulated friendships that have withstood time. Niah is one such friendship, a person who knows about the time I sh** my pants, my extensive list of ex boyfriends, and my show choir phase. That friend who knows your fake laugh or can call you in tears at 4am from...
Romance of the Rails: My Nightjet Sleeper Train Journey from Prague to Zurich
I once read that overnight train rides were for those who craved a different form of travel- one that doesn’t feel rushed, but simply allows you to sit back and enjoy the show. Admittedly I was more eager for my 13-hour NightJet sleeper train from Prague to Zurich than for the four-day stay in Prague...
The Unexpected Way I Integrated in Switzerland: Through Dating Apps
While being thrown in as the new kid from one school to another was difficult for my eight-year-old self, I figured it would be a piece of cake when moving overseas to Switzerland. Surely adults can make lasting friendships easier than children. Boy, was I wrong....
Montreux Jazz Festival 101: A Guide to Music, Magic, and ‘Smoke on the Water’
Quincy Jones once called the Montreux Jazz Festival the Rolls Royce of festivals. A place where great artists go once they’ve reached a certain level of success. It’s a place where people go not to be seen (e.g., Coachella), but to be surrounded by incredible music....
