My husband and I weren’t originally planning on visiting Cassis or hiking the Calanques National Park. But we decided to tack on a quick visit to this charming seaside village as part of our week-long road trip through Provence. It…
15 Photos That Will Inspire You to Visit Capri, Italy
Oh Capri – the island of staggering rock formations, giant luscious lemons, and fresh Caprese salad. The water surrounding Capri is impossibly blue. And the people walking the streets of Capri have a reputation for being impossibly beautiful (not to…
15 Photos That Will Inspire You to Visit Moustiers, France
According to the Plus Beaux Villages de France association, Moustiers Saint-Marie (also known as Moustiers) is one of the most beautiful villages in France (there are 161 villages in total with this designation). And, I have to agree (it’s definitely…
Visiting Lavender Fields in Provence
Summers are special in Provence. During this time, usually-sleepy hilltop villages are bustling with activity, the cicadas are singing, and the surrounding fields are bathed in a majestic purple (lavender) and gold (sunflowers). Yes, it’s hot (the temperatures during this…
Where to Eat: La Bastide de Moustiers in Provence, France
Picture this – a warm summer night. A 17th-century Provencal farmhouse just outside one of France’s most charming villages (Moustiers St. Marie). Dinner on an outdoor stone patio, with panoramic views of rolling hills and olive groves. The scent of…
How to Spend 24 Hours in Lucerne, Switzerland
Length: 1 Day | Budget: $$$ Looking for guidance on how to spend 24 hours in Lucerne, Switzerland? Look no further because I have the perfect guide for you! We recently spent a day exploring the beautiful Swiss town of Lucerne, which is…
Why You Should Stay in a Riad While in Morocco
If you are planning a trip to Morocco, then you definitely should stay in a riad. We stayed at two riads during our week-long trip to Marrakech and the Sahara Desert (you can check them out here: Riad Anabel and…
A Mini Guide to Visiting Vienna, Austria in December
If you are looking for a great winter holiday destination, I would highly recommend visiting Vienna in December. Yes, it is cold, but the city boasts great Christmas markets and festivals during this time. I visited Vienna in December during peak-Christmas…
