Travel, life, loves and laughs.
There are dinners you remember for the food, others for the company and some for the setting. Then there are rare evenings, like the one we spend at Comunale Caffe e Cucina in Belgrade, where all three come together in perfect harmony.… Read the rest
There’s something about dinner by the water that always feels like a little escape. Perhaps especially so when the city heat clings to your skin and the air is heavy with the scent of sun-warmed concrete. That’s why, on a golden Belgrade evening, we find ourselves heading southwest.… Read the rest
On a day trip to Pelisor Castle, we discover this beautiful and fascinating complex in the heart of Transylvania. Tucked into the lush forested folds of Romania’s Carpathian Mountains, in the regal Peles Valley near Sinaia, lies a lesser-known treasure.… Read the rest
I never expected that a business trip to Bucharest would lead to one of the most memorable day trips I’ve ever taken. When I planned our itinerary, the only destination anyone had heard of before was Bran Castle. Thankfully, they all agreed to let me lead the way and we managed a trifecta of castles for the day, Bran being the last but certainly not the least.… Read the rest
There’s something magnetic about Belgrade in the summer and the Belgrade Fortress by night might just capture that magic in a moment. As the heat softens by late afternoon, the air turns honey-warm, and the city slowly drifts into a golden reverie.… Read the rest
A Transylvania Day Trip is incomplete without a trip to Bran Castle. Better known as Dracula’s Castle, this is the quintessential Romanian destination. However, there is more to Transylvania than chasing the elusive Count Dracula, with Peles Castle and the beautiful town of Brasov not to be missed.… Read the rest
Part of the Saronic Islands, Agina, Agistri and the tiny Moni islands feel like a Greek Island trifecta. After a few days exploring Athens, it’s time to take a break from the history and crowds. My sister, Michelle & I, book ourselves onto a boat tour for a day a sea, sailing the Greek Islands.… Read the rest
The Prince Mohamed Ali Palace is a hidden gem in the heart of Cairo. The first impressions are that it’s like stepping into another world.
Tucked quietly away on Rhoda Island in the Nile, almost hidden in plain sight, is the Prince Mohamed Ali Palace.… Read the rest
Touching down in Cairo is always a jolt to the senses. The city buzzes with energy. Cars weave through invisible lanes, horns become part of the symphony of life and in the distance, beyond the skyline of minarets and modern high-rises, the ancient silhouettes of the Great Pyramids of Giza pierce the horizon.… Read the rest
There’s plenty to do for a weekend in Cairo and while the pyramids feature heavily, there’s more to this city than just their Ancient Wonders (although clearly they can’t be left out).
No trip to Egypt is complete without seeing the Great Pyramids of Giza.… Read the rest