Ah, my annual wrap-up of favorite foods. I wonder sometimes how long I can keep numbering this list as I currently do – I’ve done the 15 best foods of 2015, the 16 best of 2016, and now, of course, the 17 best of 2017. If I’m still blogging in, say, 2033, it might be … More The 17 Best Things I Ate in 2017
So…2017. Looking back, I’m not quite sure how to feel about this funny little year: it was a complete garbage fire for the world at large, but pretty successful, personally speaking. Let’s review. January: Kicked off the new year in London. Indulged in Pret-a-Portea at the Berkeley. Visited Fashion Rules at Kensington Palace. Took the loveliest … More 2017 in Review
The last few years, for reasons both work- and personal vacation-related, I’ve found myself spending a lot of time in both Paris and London during the holiday season. And while there’s pretty much no place I’d rather be than those two cities, I figured it was time I gave my own city a bit more … More New York: A Christmas Walk Down Fifth Avenue
I adored my accommodations at Absolute Bliss in Imerovigli, so it was with a bit of a heavy heart that I packed my bags and prepared to move on to a different sun-drenched Santorini town. I had saved Oia – perhaps the Santorini destination – for last, and my expectations could not have been higher. Luckily, … More Oia: Chasing Sunsets at Charisma Suites
As I’ve mentioned, my time on Santorini centered primarily around relaxation. But, every now and then, I would drag myself from my balcony hot tub (ah, the struggle!) and head out for an activity. And what better activity than wine tasting? In Santorini, winemaking goes back literally thousands of years, so you know they must … More Santorini: Exploring the Island’s Wine Roads
In truth, I feel a bit like I gave Fira short shrift; I did not spend much time there, just a few short hours. Mostly, I think that’s due to the fact that I was eager to head back to my idyllic hotel in Imerovigli (and, let’s be real, to the comforts of my private hot … More Fira: Sunshine, Shopping, and Streets of Bougainvillea
During my stay in Imerovigli, Santorini, I was primarily focused on pure and simple relaxation. Yet when I learned that Imerovigli was within walking distance of the city of Fira, I knew I had to make the trip there at least once. And because this was Santorini, where everything feels tinged with magic, the views … More Santorini: A Breathtaking Hike from Imerovigli to Fira
