Three Days, Three Michelin Stars, and a Birthday Worth the Trip My mother-in-law celebrates her 80th birthday this year, and with family roots in Extremadura, it felt like the right moment to explore a region of Spain I had long wanted to know better. We set off from Madrid for three days filled with history, …
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Dublin greets visitors with Georgian symmetry, lively pubs, and a sense that every street has a story to tell. Centuries of history live comfortably alongside a vibrant modern culture. Founded by the Vikings more than a thousand years ago, Dublin has long served as Ireland's political, cultural, and literary heart. From the elegant Georgian squares …
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Ireland is one of those places I have wanted to give its proper due on this blog for a long time. The green is almost too green to believe. Ancient stone around every corner. A coastline that earns its reputation. Image courtesy of Castlemartyr Resort What finally got me there in April was an invitation …
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For years, the Balearic and Canary Islands have drawn travelers in search of sun and sea. But the islands I return to hold so much more. What continues to surprise me is how distinct each one feels from the next. Hopping between them can feel like stepping into entirely different countries. One island might greet …
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Where Mountains Meet the Sea Spain’s northern coast feels wild and timeless. Misty cliffs, lush valleys, ancient languages, and some of the most nuanced cuisine in Europe. It’s a place where landscapes enchant and the traditions feel rooted and proud. This is not the flamenco-and-sangria Spain. This is green Spain: untamed and unforgettable. Basque Country …
In the Company of Peaks There’s a reason the Dolomites continue to capture hearts year after year. This dramatic stretch of the northern Italian Alps is made up of towering limestone peaks that seem to glow differently with every hour, sometimes blushing pink, other times cast in quiet silver. The landscapes here are bold, but …
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There are places you go to explore, and there are places you go to feel. Venice is the latter. A city that stirs something deep, where the sound of water replaces the hum of cars and the air smells faintly of stone, salt, and history. We came for just a touch, at the start and …
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CANTABRIA: Wild Beauty & Prehistoric Wonder Leaving the Pyrenees behind, we descended into Cantabria - where every curve in the road seemed to reveal a different mood. Cantabria surprised me at every turn with its blend of rugged coastlines, misty mountains, and unexpectedly lush valleys. Here, prehistoric caves open into emerald hills, and charming villages …
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Northern Spain has long tugged at my travel heartstrings - an untamed blend of alpine drama, verdant coastlines, and food so rooted in its surroundings, it tells the story of the land with every bite. This summer, Gil and I set out on a two-week road trip with dear friends - our besties in travel …
The Allure of the Dolomites The Dolomites are, quite simply, a marvel. Rising from the northern Italian Alps in a dramatic collage of vertical limestone walls, jagged cliffs, and deep-cut valleys, this UNESCO World Heritage site is home to eighteen towering peaks, many cresting above 9,000 feet. Spring is especially beguiling. The upper slopes remain …
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