Category: food
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Three days in Florence
Florence is a study in both the old and the new. I believe most travelers make their way to Florence for the old–to walk among the Renaissance era buildings, to view the ancient art, to taste the pasta recipe that has been handed down through generations–but when they arrive, they find the new. Florence is…
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This week I am…
…trying these exercise videos after consuming three gelatos over my Florence weekend! …considering this experiment after experiencing a terrible headache from a Chianti Classico tasting. (…more on why some of us suffer when we drink red wine.) …testing my eyesight (20/20?) using this interactive video. …reading about Beyonces who are not that Beyonce. Do you have a…
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Getting to know Prague
This is a follow-up post for my last week’s “First impressions of Prague.” After eyeing Prague’s castle in the distance while we explored Old Town on our first day, we crossed the Charles bridge on our second day and made our way to it. Up a steep hill and through a series of cobblestoned streets,…
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This week I am…
…dreaming of road tripping in my home state, thanks to my favorite California-based magazine. …fascinated by the Lauren Bacall auction (gifts from Bogart, Audubon engraving, antlers…). …scrolling through these gorgeous vintage maps–which one would you put in your home? …watching videos of the “youngest string quartet ever.” …checking how I measured up on this list of…
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My first impressions of Prague…
When I wrote my “I want to go to there…” post on Prague, we didn’t have any plans to go there. In fact, we didn’t have plans to go to Prague until about 48 hours before we got there. My husband loves to travel like this, but it isn’t usually my style (Remember: I’m a planner).…
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Six hours in Annecy, France
Nearly every time I asked Geneva locals or longtime expats where I should take a day trip, they replied “Annecy.” But six months after moving here, I had still failed to take the 45-minute bus trip to this medieval Alpine village. It’s terrible for me to write, but it was hard to convince myself to…
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This week I am…
…scrolling through photos from a day trip to Annecy, France. Fantastic travel article on Annecy. …in Prague! We impulsively booked a trip after finding inexpensive flights on this site. …using these tips for making my perfume last all day while I’m traveling (never rub it in!) …seriously considering ordering these personalized gifts for my pet-obsessed friends. …still…
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My ‘looking for sunshine’ salad
It isn’t winter any more in Switzerland, but spring is still a little elusive. The skies are overcast and yet daffodils are poking their heads out of the snow looking for the sunshine. I am, too. I don’t know if you do this when on the cusp of a new season, but I find myself urging…
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This week I am…
…excited that the Alpine wine in my backyard is making a comeback (Also: 5 sommelier-approved bottles). …looking for one of these versatile summer staples for my trip to Greece. …trying to convert to sleeping on my back (My friend swears it is her mother’s secret to fewer wrinkles!). …making my favorite #MarchMadness snack and watching…
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Homemade microwave popcorn (and a little basketball)
March Madness is one of my favorite times of year–and I’ve been looking forward to this college basketball season in particular, because I feel so connected to my family and friends in the States. We’re all watching the same games, all (mostly) rooting for the same teams and celebrating or commiserating together–though we’re thousands of…
Paige Langton 