Let's enjoy the beauty of the world, one step at a time.
With a heavy heart, I parted with my family in Rome last December 29, 2010. They were to leave for San Francisco and I for Assisi. I was not very excited about taking a cab to the Termini but I didn’t have much choice given that my hotel was a bit far from the Termini…
My sister and I very recently discovered this San Francisco-based team called Christopher David. They specialize in French Macarons and offer classic and unique flavors. Given our obsession over these tiny yet magnificent confections, we were so delighted to finally find macarons in San Francisco that could rival Laduree. Of course, Laduree is still the…
This is my little Italian secret. I loved everything about Lucca. From my house (Da Elisa) to the bar down the street, Antica Drogheria (one of the very few restaurants that were open during siesta) and everything else in between were just surreal. Lucca is one of those cities where it makes you feel like…
Why should people visit Florence? – Pejo L’Acqua Minerale (the best water I’ve ever tasted – Spa Reine comes second) -Uffizzi Gallery (for those serious art enthusiasts, this is a must-visit) -Florentine Steak -Shopping at the Piazza San Lorenzo -Cobblestone roads and narrow streets -Hole in the wall restaurants -Santa Maria del Fiore -The feeling…
Some people find Rome daunting and overwhelming because of its history. I was overwhelmed but in a good way. I must admit that we fell into the tourist trap and acted just like everyone else when my sister and I visited Rome. We went to most, if not, all of the places in Rome that…
Christ Church College – Oxford University My first ever visit to Oxford University was exhilarating!. My sister and I booked a day tour because we didn’t want to be bothered with the transportation. I am usually opposed to guided tours because I feel that there was no freedom to do whatever you want and there…
The wooden clog was little too big for me beautiful houses After my jaunt in Brussels, off I went to Amsterdam. I was very excited because I get to be with my cousin whom I haven’t seen in almost a decade. My cousin and her husband were horrified when they picked me up in from…
Hubert Gallery Rue de Boucher Grande Place I have to admit that I was not exactly thrilled to be traveling to Brussels. I decided to stay there for 2 days before heading to Amsterdam since it was on the way. I was glad that I went. I had one of the best meals in Brussels….
Eiffel Tower at night Autumn in Paris (overlooking the Seine) La Giocanda (aka MonaLisa) Musee Du Louvre The idea of traveling to Europe alone was pretty daunting to me but I did it. I chose London, Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam as my “cities to visit”. Having no working knowledge of French, I was feeling really…
House of Commons/Parliament So, on a whim back in September 2007, I decided to purchase a plane ticket to London for 2 weeks. This would mark the start of my romance with London. However, my motivation for this travel was somewhat of a despondent nature. My grandfather just died and I was feeling really lost,…