We arrived in Paris from Munich quite late, rented a car, and drove to Deauville, where we arrived by midnight. We checked into the l'Hôtel Barrière Le Royal for six nights. Known as the "Prince of Deauville” and a firm favorite with Hollywood stars and polo players alike, this five-star hotel is part of Deauville’s … Continue reading Summer 2025, Part 4, Normandy →

We flew from Zadar to Munich and met our friends Gregory and Anna and drove to our next destination, Rosewood Schloss Fuschl. This fairytale castle hotel graces the banks of Lake Fuschl. Originally built as a hunting lodge in 1461, the hotel has a rich history as a site for royal gatherings and legendary hunts … Continue reading Summer 2025, Part 2, Austrian Lakes →

We planned this get-together with our friends from Russia a year in advance. We chartered the same boat as a few years ago, and before we knew it, the year flew by. Last time we sailed the Dalmatian Coast from Dubrovnik to Split. This time we planned to sail the Istrian Peninsula starting in Pula. … Continue reading Summer 2025, Gourmet Boat Cruise in Croatia →

This will be a month-long trip so I will divide it into segments. We arrived in Paris early in the morning, took a train to the city, and checked into L'Hotel for three nights. The hotel is situated on the left bank of the Seine, across from the Louvre. After a refreshing shower in the … Continue reading Summer 2025, Part 1, Paris →

Our first stop in Umbria was Orvieto. Orvieto, one of the most enchanting cities in the Umbria region, has over three thousand years of history that never ceases to be discovered.  The Cathedral, a symbol of the city, is a jewel of Romanesque-Gothic architecture. Among the main features are the splendid golden mosaics that illuminate the facade, and … Continue reading Umbria with a touch of Lazio, Part 4 →

We drove to Perugia, the capital of Umbria. It is a renowned city of the arts and home to one of the oldest universities. Built as a fortified medieval hilltop village, it is surrounded by a formidable city wall. Perugia features excellent museums, stunning views, and Baci chocolate. Each city has its beating heart, and … Continue reading Tuscany and Umbria, Part 3 →

We left Portovenere in the morning. Our drive was for three hours with few stops. Our first stop was the lovely medieval town of Pietrasanta. What makes Pietrasanta unique is its lively artistic and artisanal tradition. Nicknamed "the little Athens of Versilia," it hosts numerous craftsmen's workshops and laboratories where Serena stone is worked. The center literally teems with sculpture … Continue reading Tuscany Part 2 →

We arrived to Florence late at night and checked into River Hotel and Spa for two nights. We had only one full day in Florence, as we used the city as a starting point for our other destinations. I decided to have a Medici Tour of the city with the help of the excellent guide … Continue reading Tuscany and Liguria, Part 1 →

We intended to go to Tuscany, but since our flight was in mid-April, the peak season for tulips, I suggested making a stopover in Amsterdam to see the tulip gardens and fields. We arrived in Amsterdam on time and checked for two nights into the excellent Hotel Tivoli Doelen Amsterdam with a nice view of … Continue reading Amsterdam and side trips →

I love short getaways. Cartagena, which is less than three hours by plane from Miami, has been on my radar for a while. We arrived on Friday afternoon and soon reached our hotel, the Sofitel Legend Santa Clara. The hotel is a monument to Colombian art and history. Built in 1621, the Sofitel Legend Santa … Continue reading Weekend gateway to Cartagena, Colombia →

This blog is written by my husband, Alex. It has been a long-time dream of mine to attend the Super Bowl. Fortunately, in 2023, my favorite team, the Philadelphia Eagles, made it to the Super Bowl in Phoenix, Arizona. I couldn't pass up the opportunity to travel to Phoenix and check this item off my … Continue reading Super Bowl 2025 →

During our time in Prague, we took a day trip to Dresden. We met a guide Zhanna +49 176 61144397. We started with a visit to the Old Masters Picture Gallery and Sculpture Collection in Dresden's Zwinger, one of the world's premier art collections with around 750 works from the 15th to 18th centuries. Founded … Continue reading Karlovy Vary, Prague, Vienna and Bansko for the New Year, Part Two →

We decided to greet the New Year in the Northern Europe. After a long flight, we landed in Prague and immediately took a transfer to Karlovy Vary. Karlovy Vary We stayed at the iconic Grand Hotel Pupp in Karlovy Vary for three nights. Established in the 17th century, it attracted European aristocracy to its celebrated … Continue reading Karlovy Vary, Prague, Vienna and Bansko for the New Year, Part One →

Cádiz We took a train from Seville to Cadiz, where we met our friends Alex and Ira who live in Spain. Our guide, Joanna +34 628 60 18 18, also met us at the train station and started an interesting tour of Cadiz. Cádiz, regarded by many as the oldest continuously inhabited city in Western Europe … Continue reading Spain, Part 3, Cadiz, Marbella and Palma de Mallorca →