The chilly air this morning, had me searching for fall wear to work – and a sweater a few grades thicker than the summer one, and with that in mind, all I can focus on is all things fall. {source} {source} On Another note – I long to be in the Scottish Highlands – if I can spend time here
Even at this point in life, I dream of fairy tales, not so much about a prince sweeping my off my feet and ending up living a life of a princess, but more like, a place an adult woman could escape to, and be pampered for a week or more, with pool side refills on the finest of champagne and naps on a plush wicker chaise longue in the gardens – that to me is the ideal of a fairy tale – 🙂
I normally travel to Europe off season or end to a season or the beginning to a season. Meaning May or Mid September through October – not so much for the great fares and hotel rates, but rather for the quiet before and after the student travelers have passed through the continent. But this list of best places to travel in August can also carry through the end of October just fine, I know, I’ve been there: {featured image} Also this How To article had me smiling – my favorite: How To Sleep Like A Pope In Rome
I oversaw a huge event taking shape over the weekend, where I spend the entire week prior – prepping and designing and then on Saturday, floating about the venue making sure all things were in place, and everyone was happy. As a result, I left this happy place to simply float in space. Today is the first day back to almost normalcy and first stop to that endeavor is here with one of my favorite easy online recipes: INGREDIENTS 1 pound bucatini pasta 1/4 cup chopped guanciale, pancetta, or chopped unsmoked bacon 2 sprigs fresh rosemary 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 3 cans (14 ounce) San Marzano cherry or regular tomatoes freshly cracked black pepper 1/4 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano fresh basil, for serving (optional) {more} Also on another note – would you stay here for a week?
When travelling through Europe, I often strike up a conversation with others either on the trains, or in restaurants, I want to know where people are from and where it is they have traveled. The interesting part of all this, is that the moment someone finds out I am from San Francisco, they tend to say just how much they love America – New York, Miami – which isn’t all of America, but a part of the country considered most ideal for tourists coming from Europe and beyond. But I am here to tell you there is more – much more to see west of the Mississippi – Louisiana, Montana, Arizona and naturally the west coast.
My travel series wouldn’t be a travel series if I did not include monthly travel recommendations from here and here and my top picks. {featured image source}
I fell in love with Switzerland – two years ago, when I took a trip via train across the country for about two weeks in October. I think that was one of my favorite trips abroad. This morning as I stepped out of the commuter train; I noticed SWISS AIR ads all throughout the station – which took me back to the wonderful country I was fortunate enough to experience with its many natural wonders and health-oriented philosophy. So, with Switzerland in mind, I decided to share my latest boutique hotel pick for Geneva. Suites and Rooms Indoor and Outdoor Pools Spa and More To Indoor and Outdoor Dinning And if you are passing through Geneva, here’s a list of the best restaurants for 2019
And here is where I wish to stay for a week or so – to simply daydream away – and nothing more… Where there are gardens to explores, a spa day to be planned, decor to be admired and cuisine to be tried, this would be the best thing for me, I just know it {source here, and here}
I’ve been under the weather the last few days, with a weird cold/flu symptoms taking its toll on my body. The gray overcast, rain or maybe not, isn’t helping the mood either. I realized the second I got into work, that I needed a mood booster and this article about the world’s most beautiful floral display did the trick.
I am taking next week off from work. A much-needed break, I’ve avoided for four years. Meaning, even while on vacation over the past four years, I tend to check my work emails and respond and or get asked for guidance on various matters from the team – thinking that nothing can get done with me. Well, I am here to say that even if nothing can get done without me at work, my brain needs some time away from the norm – to play tourist, even if it’s just in my town, or a few towns over, I am going to make a point to experience things I have not-yet and things I haven’t for over a decade or more… so stay tuned for some interesting hopefully interesting travel topics. On another travel note – May is my favorite travel time of the year – and I love the idea of this list offering up places I haven’t been yet and are longing to explore, just not this May: {featured image source}
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