Last weekend, I drove down to Capitola for a beach getaway with some old friends. I’ve been visiting this colorful beach town on the California coast since I was a kid. My mom adores this place. Not ...
Driving through Carmel
Carmel-by-the-Sea is a charming little town along the Central California Coastline and shouldn’t be missed if you’re doing a road trip along the picturesque Pacific Coast Highway. It's about 2 and a ...
The Tale of Two Bookstores
Along with cocktails, dogs and doors, I also have a thing for quaint bookstores. Now, if only I could find a cute dog in the doorway of a charming bookstore that also sold cocktails. Last September, I ...
Santorini Travel Guide
Santorini is one of the most popular Greek islands and a real gem....I'd say a sapphire, wouldn't you? Oia and Fira are the two main villages situated on the steep inclines of the crescent-shaped ...
Attempting to Ride a Donkey in Santorini
People always talk about how beautiful Santorini is… I’ve seen countless photos of the caldera and the iconic cliffside sprinkled with cerulean blue domes. No one really talks about the donkey rides ...
How to Order Coffee in Italy
Before you take a trip to Italy, you should know the basics of how to order coffee (or caffè). There are "rules" surrounding coffee in Italy. I know it's a bit ironic coming from a country that ...