An unexpected food discovery occurred on my trip to Vienna. My first foray into the wonderful world of Georgian cuisine! You might be wondering why someone would travel to Vienna to try Georgian cuisine. Work meetings during the week ran late, but on Friday we wrapped up in time for a nice meal before everyone…
Brussels Flower Carpet
The Brussels Flower Carpet has been on my bucket list since I studied abroad in Europe in 1998. I missed it by a couple of weeks back then. The wait was definitely worth it to view the 20th Anniversary edition in person. It was the perfect girls trip to Brussels with friends who enjoy chocolate and…
Weekend in Lisbon
Portugal has been on my bucket list forever and who wouldn’t appreciate a weekend getaway to Lisbon, but conflicts always came up any time I tried planning a trip. In June, I finally had the opportunity to re-book the ticket I bought last year before it expired. To avoid disappointment in case the trip had…
Five Spots for a Perfect Sunday in Paris
As Audrey Hepburn famously said, Paris is always a good idea. Following that advice, I decided to squeeze in a day in Paris during a connecting flight back from a work trip to the Ivory Coast. I paid the price with some sleep deprivation, but it was totally worth it for the unexpectedly sunny day. …