May is glorious in Rome and the perfect time to checkout some inspiration fashion design. In addition to the pleasant weather, there are countless special events to to take advantage of throughout the month. The first weekend of the month, cultural and historic buildings throughout the city, including many Embassies and private homes, are open…
The town of Castel Gandolfo is a quick day trip from Rome. Last year, the Vatican opened up the summer residence after Pope Francis decided not to spend his summers at the villa as had been tradition with his predecessors. Pope Francis had already ordered the grounds of the Barberini gardens open to the public…
The Bastille Market (Marche de la Bastille) is the perfect place to start a lazy Sunday in Paris. Located on boulevard Richard Lenoir (Metro Line 1 or 5), the outdoor market is open every Thursday and Sunday. [easy-image-collage id=1047] I found it to be one of the best neighborhood markets in Paris to get fresh produce…
Only the Eternal City can looks so good after a few thousand years. The public rose garden or Roseto Comunale’s opening coincided with Rome’s birthday week. The city celebrated 2769 years on April 21st. Over a thousand varieties of roses are planted in two sections of the Roseto Comunale. The garden has spectacular views of the ruins…
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. …
Spring is my favorite season and the perfect time for a Daytrip to Keukenhof Tulip Garden located in Lisse. Although I will miss the Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington this year, I am closer to my favorite place in the Netherlands. [easy-image-collage id=2172] Keukenhof served as the “kitchen garden” of a Dutch Countess in…