Quote of the Week
“The gladdest moment in human life, me thinks, is a departure into unknown lands.” – Sir Richard Burton Continue reading Quote of the Week
Climb Barcelona’s Mount Montjuïc
Off-season travel means smaller crowds and lower prices. However, it comes at the risk of bad weather. Luckily for me, the risk was worth the price and my time in Barcelona was illuminated with the beautiful, bright Mediterranean sunshine. Translation: perfect hiking weather. Not that big cities have too many hiking opportunities, but when provided with … Continue reading Climb Barcelona’s Mount Montjuïc
Amsterdam gem: Frenzi’s organic breakfast
Growing up, my sisters and I brought my mom breakfast in bed on Mother’s Day, as is tradition. Perhaps not-so-traditionally, I’d squeeze cold oranges for her morning juice, then drink the whole glass once delivered to her room. One can only imagine my inner peace when, after years without, I drank a glass of cold, fresh-squeezed … Continue reading Amsterdam gem: Frenzi’s organic breakfast
Quote of the week
“Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore.” – Andre Gide Continue reading Quote of the week
PHOTOS: Weekend itinerary in Porto, Portugal
With cheap flights into Porto, Portugal, I thought, “why not?” Exactly. Why not. There are no reasons to withhold from yourself the pleasure of spending your days under the Portuguese sun. I didn’t know I had a desire to go to Portugal, but now after teasing myself, I can’t snuff my burning craving to return to … Continue reading PHOTOS: Weekend itinerary in Porto, Portugal
Bonjour Brooke 