My trip to Venice took me via Istanbul on Turkish Airlines. I’d heard wonderful things about the airline and let me tell you, it lives up to the hype. Aside from the elements that were out of their control (like the man next to me who kept falling asleep on me every 30 seconds) it…Read More
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Mark of a Muscovite
This week a little slice of Russia arrived at my doorstep! While I was in Moscow I spent hours researching local jewelry shops to pick up a ring in. I love the idea of jewelry as a keepsake of an important occasion but I wanted it to be a local shop not just a Russian…Read More
Revolution Hotel
Last month I had the pleasure of staying at the newly opened Revolution Hotel in Boston’s South End neighborhood. This trendy, boutique option for budget travelers is a nice reprieve from the sky high prices of most accommodations in the city. Right now they’re in soft-launch mode and in the spring all of their amenities,…Read More
My Map of 2018
2018 was an incredible year for me, especially in travel. I wanted to go back through the places I’ve been to be grateful for all the experiences I’ve had, and in case you missed any. These are the big trips I took each month, although there were some smaller getaways in between. Let’s hope 2019…Read More
West Hartford Travel Guide
Connecticut is the one New England state that I haven’t ventured to for an extended stay. And BOY was I missing something. My mom and I spent a few days in West Hartford and it was a dream. Shops, spas, and historic homes as far as the eye can see. Where to Stay The Delamar…Read More
Holiday at the Cape Codder Resort
Last weekend The Cape Codder Resort hosted me for an overnight with a few other bloggers. This family-friendly resort in Hyannis has year-round activities for visitors to Cape Cod. During December they run The Enchanted Village with Christmas decorations, lights all over the garden, and visits from Santa. We started our trip with cocktails and…Read More