Tag: Travel
EATING OUT IN FLORENCE | CULINARIA DE GUSTIBUS BISTRO.
The vintage objects artfully displayed and Giampiero Bini’s awe-inspiring portraits lining the walls made this hidden gem a warm and inviting place. Read more ITALY | VISITING THE CINQUE TERRE IN LIGURIA.
Cinque Terre, meaning “five lands”, is a coastal area within Italian Riviera in the region Liguria. Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore are the five villages that make up the Cinque Terre. Read more ITALY | CAFFÈ GIUSTI RESTAURANT IN MONTECATINI ALTO.
My husband is from a little town in Tuscany called Montecatini-Terme. Famous for its thermal waters, it is considered one of the biggest “spa towns” in Italy.
Located at the highest point of Montecatini-Terme, right on top of a hill, is a small medieval village called Montecatini Alto, which offers a panoramic vista of Montecatini-Terme. To get there, you can either drive, hike up to the village, or take the Funicular railway. The latter dates back to the end of the 1800s but is still functional and fun. Our son is a big fan of it. Read more
ITALY | VILLA COLLEOLIVI, THE PERFECT COUNTRYSIDE ESCAPE IN THE HEART OF TUSCANY.
Surrounded by a delightful hilly countryside, amidst olive and cypress trees, in a tranquil panoramic position, Villa Colle Olivi is the perfect holiday destination. Read more
THE AWE-INSPIRING MAJLIS RESORT IN LAMU, KENYA.
The Majlis Resort is a privately-owned luxury beach hotel on the north coast of Kenya in the Indian ocean. Uniquely stylish and tastefully designed to reflect Lamu’s heritage tradition.
This beachfront resort is serene and peaceful making it the perfect hideout to escape the hustle and bustle of Lamu . Read more
KENYA | MEMORIES OF LAMU.
Exactly one month ago, I was roaming through the fascinating narrow alleyways of Lamu. It was my first time visiting this part of the Kenyan coast. I wanted to participate in the annual Lamu Yoga Festival that usually takes place in Shela. But other than that, I had no expectations, only a heart open for new experiences and a spirit ready to soak in the magic of this idyllic island.
KENYA | ANDAVELO HOUSE, LAMU.
I fell in love with every corner and tasteful detail in Andavelo House. An exquisitely renovated and restored Swahili style house in the heart of Lamu town.
MALAYSIA | KK WATERFRONT, THE ABSOLUTE BEST SUNDOWNER SPOT IN KOTA KINABALU.
Over the holiday season, the boys and I spent 10 fabulous days at Nexus Resort and Spa Karambunai, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. We were all looking forward to this much-needed break so much- that for the first three days we barely left the hotel. Read more
EXPAT IN THE PHILIPPINES | LA CRÊPERIE, SALCEDO VILLAGE, MAKATI.
Salcedo Village is flourishing in the food scene with its varied lineup of coffee shops, bars, and cute little hole-in-the wall eateries. La Crêperie is yet another addition to one of my favorite places to eat in the neighborhood.
