I get up at 5:30 every morning, no matter the day. I love the quiet, and the peacefulness, because it helps me think best and plan out my day and even reshuffle my life goals. Then, I do some of my best writing here, there, and even a chapter for my next novel. But what I love most about this time, is what I find interesting online to share with all of you:
To me romantic restaurants can be anywhere you and a special person share the most intimate time together, eating, talking, laughing, flirting even and sometimes making even taking a milestone in your relationship. And while you think about that special place, here’s a list from Architectural Digest suggesting the most romantic restaurants in the world. And just in case you are wondering, here’s my favorite romantic restaurant which happens to be in Rome and it is where I based my first novel:
This hotel I found, when I did my daily ritual of reading about my celebrity crush – Gerard Butler. Who is currently in Italy attending a festival of sorts and then some. I’ve been to Italy a million times, but have never ventured to Ischia. The most has been Capri. So, it’s wonderful to discover and based on all that I have read about this wonderful destination – I am definitely in!
Okay I admit it, I am addicted to travel – which is definitely a good thing. Because it helps me organize future trips or maybe even a few in the very near months…say…based on these interesting articles:
If you are like me – somewhat tired of the normal travel, seeing the same old cities, and museums and historical sites, then you’d want to consider a trip to:
I’m always researching a move to Europe. Aiming to someday retire in any number of countries. My research is pretty extensive and hopefully well projected and planned. So, if you are also thinking or wishing or in the beginning stages of planning and don’t really know where and when – you might be swayed by this list of cheapest countries to live around the world – in which I am glad Armenia – the hidden gem – made it to the list.
It’s sort of difficult to say really what cities architectures truly admire, or appreciate because, based on my travels, I consider every city or town I’ve been to most appreciated – in terms of architecture. But I get it, there is a certain standard or identity to styles which over the years have become most admired and made it to this list. Here are some of my favorites:
I love a new hotel, or the experience of it. My hubs and I got to experience such a wonder in Madrid Spain a few years back – staying in a beautiful hotel that had opened for one a week. The service was amazing, the amenities over the top, and even complimentary drinks were offered on their rooftop bar. We loved the experience, and most of all, loved the fact, we paid half the price since the property was so new. In line with this topic, I am sharing a few of the hotels I plan to experience from a Conde Nast Traveller list of best new hotels 2017: {Featured: Taylor’s River Lodge, Crested Butte, Colorado}
One thing I do while travelling within the US, is see if I could detect which architect designed a building, a house, or even a monumental structure of sorts. Mostly in Los Angeles, Chicago and New York, I do lots of searching for that unique style – a structure or dwelling that stands out above the rest. In line with this topic, I found this interesting article about one of my favorite – Frank Lloyd Wright – an illustrated guide to his work. Who’s your favorite architect?
As I’ve mentioned before I was a travel agent at one point in my life, and I have to say that was one of my favorite jobs – you know – making people feel good by traveling. Out company, although mostly for student travel, we also offered up adventure travel – past the typical tours, we specialized in booking folks on adventures of all types – and each time we sent someone off on one of those speciality adventures, they came back raving, and wanting to book more. In line with this topic, I have found a pretty good site for those interested in soft adventure, or one that is rigorous, for families or without, groups or thrill seekers. Check out what I mean:
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