I went rock climbing at Gjipe beach last summer and absolutely loved it. Gjipe beach is a true summer paradise for climbers and non-climbers alike. Nearly every blogger who has been to Albania quotes Gjipe beach as the most beautiful in Albania. I was excited to find out that the very same beach was also […]
Ksamil Albania beaches are not like what you see on Instagram
The Ksamil Albania beaches are nothing like what you see on Instagram. The beaches are overcrowded and the islands are nothing like the pictures.
The most spectacular carnival costumes in Venice
I saw some of the most spectacular Carnival costumes in Venice. I couldn’t believe the lavish gowns, heavy headpieces and mysterious masks. Here are some of my favorites.
29 items every girl must carry in a carryon
Packing for a weekender or a really long trip? Your carryon doesn’t usually change much. Here are all the items I carry in a carryon no matter where I go.
Visiting Cassis, France
A colorful fishing village with easy-access to nature. Don’t miss the calanques or the Route des Crêtes and along the way enjoy vineyards, beaches, day hikes and sailing.
A Weekend in Kristiansand Norway
We spent a weekend in Kristiansand, Norway – one of the cutest seaside towns in Southern Norway. It was a weekend filled with hiking, climbing and relaxing.
Fishermen’s Trail: hiking in Southwest Portugal part 2
The second half of a five-day hike along the Fishermen’s Trail in Southwest Portugal. From Cavaleiro to Zambujeira do Mar to Odeceixe and ending in Arrifana.
Fishermen’s Trail: hiking in Southwest Portugal part 1
Over Easter I hiked the Fishermen’s Trail with my hiking guide and amiga, Julie. It’s a five-section five-day hike that totals 125 kilometers aka 77.6 mile and is part of the Rota Vicentina in Southwest Portugal.
Santorini – What to do and where to eat
Everything you need to know about what to do and where to eat in Santorini. Fresh fish, plenty of wine and lots of shops.
A Second a Day: 2017 and then some
A Second a Day It was Thursday, September 8, 2016. I met Julie and Liam for an afternoon dip in the Amstel. I dried off, attempted to run my fingers through my hair and quickly cycled back to the center for an all-you-can-eat sushi date on Reguliersdwarsstraat. I drank too much wine and clumsily put […]









