I like to play the ‘last meal’ game. You know… “what would you eat if you knew your next meal would be your last?” Mine always starts with calamari and ends with 100 desserts. As I prepare to leave Melbourne, I thought I’d play the ‘one night in Melbourne’ game. If faced with only 24 […]
Melbourne businesses and cafés that give a fork
Every time I opened my Facebook last week, I saw another friend ‘marked safe’ after another tragedy. Shootings, terrorism and natural disasters seem to be escalating. And it’s easy to be swallowed by the ‘what ifs.’ I often joke about living in a world filled with rainbows, unicorns and glitter, but the truth is, the […]
A castle, a pod, a Harry Potter train and other unusual accommodation in Scotland
When I visited Scotland last Autumn, I went with two goals: to find the Loch Ness Monster and to discover the most unusual places to stay in Scotland. I succeeded at only one of my goals. The weather in Scotland was to blame for many of my planned activities’ cancellations (apparently it’s not safe to […]
Cha Co: Introducing Melbourne’s first cream cheese latte
Melbourne is a melting pot of culture and ethnicities. It’s one of the things that make this city so great. In one day, you can have authentic Neapolitan pizza, Greek baklava, Vietnamese pho and Spanish paella. I first tried bubble tea more than 10 years ago in Nashville, TN, and it took some getting used […]
The best castle accommodation in Scotland – Castle of Park
Nearly every little girl fantasizes about being a princess. For most, the dream ends when we hang up our toy tiaras, trading it for the stability of ‘real life.’ But what if that dream could come true… even just for a day or two? When I booked my trip to Scotland, I scoured the internet […]
12 awesome things to do in Bristol
When the hustle and bustle of London gets a little too hustley and bustley, it’s time for an escape from the city. I rounded up a couple girlfriends and made for Bristol, less than three hours by bus from London. While Bristol is significantly less populated than London, the metropolitan area is the 12th largest […]
La Bastide de Moustiers: 5-star luxury near the Verdon Gorge, France
There are two ways to enter the 5-star La Bastide de Moustiers. Option 1: drive down scenic winding roads, past the turquoise Verdon Gorge, under a canopy of trees and through the gate, which requires vocal confirmation upon entrance. Option 2: check out the view from above and land on the La Bastide de Moustiers’ […]
The most unique foodie experiences in Paris
The French are serious about their food, and they’re seriously good at creating amazing dishes. The city of Paris, France is home to restaurants with a combined total of 134 Michelin stars. And so when I asked about fun and unique foodie experiences in the City of Light, I was told that the French don’t […]
