Before going to Iceland, I felt like everything I read about the Blue Lagoon was wildly across the map. There were a chorus of people calling it overrated, saying that if you wanted an authentic geothermal spa experience, you should head elsewhere. Then there were others, people who said, yeah, okay, it’s touristy, but it’s … More Iceland: Floating Along at the Blue Lagoon
I wasn’t sure what to expect from Reykjavík. Truth be told, I went to Iceland for all the other stuff – to float in the Blue Lagoon, to explore waterfalls and glaciers and geysers, to see the famous Icelandic ponies. I didn’t necessarily go for the city aspect of it. So, it was a pleasant … More Reykjavík: Colorful Streets, Striking Cathedrals, and Never-Ending Days
I’ve rhapsodized about the Cloisters (a branch of the Met tucked up in Washington Heights) a few times before, but it bears repeating that this is one of my very favorite places in the city. The Cloisters are peaceful and pretty and just feel like an entirely separate world than the hustle and bustle of … More New York: A Morning at the Heavenly Cloisters
The thing about New York is that there’s always something weird and random you can do. Like, say you and your friend wanted to go to a far flung corner of Brooklyn, board a double decker bus, and make cocktails with people dressed as various Alice in Wonderland characters. Well? It turns out that is totally … More New York: A Trip Down the Rabbit Hole at the Mad Hatter G&T Party
When I plan a trip to Paris, I don’t start with sightseeing. Nope, food comes first: what new restaurants am I dying to try? What restaurants have I been wanting to check out for a while now but have never quite had time to visit on previous trips? And what old favorites do I need … More Paris: In Celebration of Culinary Favorites, Old and New
Anyone who knows me knows that I love tennis. Back in high school and college, I used to watch it ALL. THE. TIME. (Nothing like having no real responsibilities to facilitate watching 8 hours of daytime coverage every day for two weeks straight during the majors). Now that I have real responsibilities, my time spent … More Paris: Two Days at Roland Garros
If there’s one thing I cannot resist when I travel, it’s a good fashion exhibit. So, when the Musée Yves Saint-Laurent opened in 2017, I knew it would be top of my must-visit list the next time I returned to Paris. And, after now visiting, I’m happy to report it was one of the more … More Paris: A Peek into the World of Yves Saint-Laurent
