Category: travel
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Travel wanderlust: Where do you dream of going?
Here in Switzerland we’re still experiencing a sticky, triple-digit, AC-free heat wave that can only be cured by daily dips in glacial Lake Geneva. When I visualized my life in the Alps it did not include as much time spent on a beach towel slathering on sunscreen, but more of a Sound of Music compilation video. Which…
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The Montreux Jazz Festival
Many people come to our part of the world because of something related to the U.N. or the Red Cross or W.H.O. More often for business than for pleasure. But once a year, people from around the world flock to nearby Montreux to let loose–to rub shoulders with rock stars and listen to live music.…
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This week I am…
…applauding the efforts of this real-life heroine. …going for a 90-minute walk (instead of succumbing to the midday slump). …looking forward to the future of flying. …like, totally embracing my inner Valley Girl. …whipping up this decadent, lettuce-free summer salad. …air-drying my hair like the pros. …unlocking the code to why mosquitoes love me (or just making this natural…
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Travel 101: Would you housesit on vacation?
My husband and I are always looking to defray travel costs–often staying in house rentals instead of hotels–but there is one line we still haven’t crossed: house sitting. And not for lack of interest. There are a surprising number of websites dedicated to house sitting services with an emphasis in different categories, such as luxury…
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12 hours in Split, Croatia
Ninety minutes by plane from the Swiss Alps lies the enchanting city of Split. Established in the 4th century B.C., Split gained prominence as a trading port after the construction of Roman Emporer Diocletian’s Palace in 305 A.D. But that prominence came at a price as many civilizations fought and gained control of the city over…
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48 hours on Hvar Island
I may have just found the most beautiful place in all of Europe over my weekend in Croatia. I expected many things when we booked our last-minute trip–ancient ruins, superb olive oil–but I didn’t expect to fall in love with a place so quickly that I’m already looking for a way to get back. With…
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This week I am…
…recovering from an early flight home from Croatia–these always help. …cleaning out my fridge after reading these guidelines (goodbye questionable capers!) …laughing over what my Instagram feed may look like in the future. …looking forward to reading this book, after tearing through this novel over the weekend. …salivating over this dreamy New England summer home…and these two.…
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Summer Travel Staple: The Sarong
The funniest thing happened over my birthday. My sister and mother both sent me sarongs as gifts! Without consulting one another, they each thought a sarong would be the perfect piece for my summer travels. Rightly so. Caftans are dramatic, but sarongs are versatile. A few tying ideas: Where it around your neck as a scarf on…
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This week I am…
…challenging my friends to this addicting game. …trying to avoid this American “disease” while living in Switzerland. …dusting off my vintage records after reading about this hallowed music studio. …shopping for one of these for the first time in years (is it because I’m a 30-year-old?!) …earmarking this fascinating article for when I become a…
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I want to go to there…
…the Dolomite Mountains, Italy. My husband and I have begun planning a week-long hiking adventure for August, but we’ve been so overwhelmed with options (that’s Switzerland for you) that it has been difficult to choose one area. Lately, we’ve been stuck on the idea of hiking in the Italian Alps and I’m secretly pushing for…
Paige Langton 