A Villa Escape in Hawaii
Overview of Villa This sunrise-facing Villa in Hawaii is perched directly above the oceanfront green of the 15th hole and offer breathtaking views that span from the historic Ninini Point Lighthouse to the Hau’pu mountains. Laola residences welcome the natural Hawaiian landscape into the interiors with a seamless flow from the exterior to interior. Rich […]
Piping Hot Apple Strudel from Austria
Apple strudel for breakfast, why not? Dessert for breakfast? Definitely. Perhaps most popular in Austria, apple strudel can be found in bakeries across Eastern Europe and we are loving the thought of having this for breakfast with a hot cup of coffee. For those that have a hankering for (and the ambition to tackle) authentic […]
Chernivtsi, Ukraine
Chernivtsi, Ukraine Chernivtsi is a city in the western part of Ukraine. It is situated on the upper course of the Prut River and is the administrative center of Chernivtsi province, which includes the Ukrainian part of Bukovina. The city is also the administrative center of Chernivtsi Raion and hosts the administration of the Chernivtsi […]
Kutna Hora in the Czech Republic
The City of Kutna Hora Kutna Hora is a city east of Prague in the Czech Republic. It’s known for the Gothic St. Barbara’s Church with medieval frescoes and flying buttresses. Also notable is Sedlec Ossuary, a chapel adorned with human skeletons. On the site of a former Cistercian monastery is the Gothic and baroque […]
Brno, Czechia
Brno in the Czech Republic Brno is a city in the Czech Republic. It is known for its modernist buildings, like the restored Villa Tugendhat, completed in 1930 by architect Mies van der Rohe. The medieval Spilberk Castle houses a city museum, gardens, and a former prison with vaulted tunnels. The Cathedral of St. Peter […]
Maastricht in the Netherlands
Maastricht in the Netherlands Maastricht is a city and a municipality in the southern tip of the Netherlands. It is the capital and largest city of the province of Limburg. Maastricht is located on both sides of the Meuse (Dutch: Maas) river, at the point where the Jeker joins it. It is adjacent to the […]
Beaches Resort in Turks and Caicos
Beaches Resort in Turks and Caicos Last week, we had the opportunity and the pleasure to visit Beaches Turks and Caicos. This resort is one of Sandals and Beaches’ prime properties and it has been on our bucket list, so to see it, was a treat. From the moment you arrive at the resort, you […]
Ghent, Belgium
Visiting the city of Ghent, more than a one night stand Ghent is well worth a weekend trip. It’s ideal for a last-minute city trip as well. Ghent offers a fascinating cultural cocktail brimming with trendy, modern urban life. Ghent is a city where people enjoy life: a chilled-out place where anything goes and a […]
Light, Fluffy, and Delicious Croissants
Pillsbury has nothing on these croissants Butter doesn’t count when it’s in a croissant, right? Okay maybe not. But you should still visit a bakery every day you are in France. From fresh croissants for breakfast to macaroons for dessert, there is something so perfectly soothing about poking around local bakeries throughout the country. And […]
Welcome to Lille, France’s Most Underrated City
Lille, France It is the fourth largest city in France and is often overlooked as a place to settle. It is the capital of the Hauts-de-France region in northern France, near the border with Belgium. A cultural hub and bustling university city today, it was once an important merchant center of French Flanders, and many […]