Verona: Wine, Castle Views, and Why This Was One of My Favorite Stops in Italy
Verona was a logistical stop — the closest train connection to where we needed to be for a wedding at Lake Garda. It turned into one of my favorite destinations of the entire three-week trip. A river bar with a castle view for 35 euros, a wine tour in the Valpolicella region, and an Amarone risotto I am still thinking about. Here is what two days in Verona actually looked like.
Two Days in Venice: A Private Island, Three Islands, and the Best Dessert of the Entire Trip
Venice was not a city I was desperate to visit — it was more of a "I should probably go before it's underwater" situation. I went in with neutral expectations and came out liking it more than I thought I would. A private island hotel, three outer islands, a 86-year-old lacemaker, and a dessert at Harry's Bar that I am still thinking about. Here is what two days in Venice actually looked like.
Dublin Surprised Me (And I Think It'll Surprise You Too)
Dublin is one of those cities that sneaks up on you. I went in with almost no expectations and came out genuinely charmed — by the people, the food and drink scene, and the kind of walkable, unhurried energy that makes a city easy to love. Two nights was not enough. Here is everything I wish I had known before we went.
London for First-Timers: What a Travel Advisor Wants You to Know Before You Go
Two trips to London and counting. A travel advisor breaks down neighborhoods, the Tube, free museums, currency, day trips, and everything first-time visitors need to know before they go.
Paris for First-Timers: What a Travel Advisor Wants You to Know Before You Go
I have been to Paris twice and I leave for my third trip next month. Here is what I actually want first-time visitors to know before they go.