A Local’s Guide to Honolulu
Honolulu has a lot to offer – everything from historic sites, to fabulous restaurants, botanical gardens, and of coarse the iconic Waikiki beach. Getting around is simple, public transportation is easy, and it’s a tourist friendly, low crime city. With a steady temperature it really is a perfect little slice of paradise. Read on for…
Fantasy Weekend at Suryagarh Palace
After being invited to be a guest at a wedding in the western deserts of India, I found the offer to be one I couldn’t refuse. Even now, looking back on these photographs, it all feels like a dream too incredible for reality. It’s almost as if we were living in a beautiful fantasy for…
Lighthouses of Maine
Autumn is by far my favorite time to visit New England and I’ve always found it to be the perfect way to unwind from a busy wedding season. After a $47 round-trip flight from AirTran caught my eye, the decision was made to make a last minute trip to Maine in October. I checked into…
French Charm at Chateau Ventenac
With such a tranquil and gorgeous setting, it’s no wonder that Chateau Ventenac is a first choice location for many writers, artists, cooks and coaches to reflect, recharge and run workshops and retreats. This Autumn I returned to the beautiful village of Ventenac-en-Minervois in the South of France for a personal development retreat held at…
North Shore of Oahu
My favorite way to experience Oahu is far away from Waikiki, enjoying the funky little towns and near-empty beaches on the North Shore. When I signed up for a workshop in Haleiwa, a fellow film shooter and I decided to rent a VW van and camp on the beach for a few days beforehand. It…
The Stockholm Waterfront
Being of Italian descent and having studied in Bologna, I always thought of myself as a Mediterranean type of girl. I didn’t think Northern Europe would strike much of a chord or hold too much interest for me. That is, until I first set foot in Stockholm! This capital city is in many ways a…
Autumn in Switzerland
Switzerland is truly a magical place! Less than two hours from the hustle of the city we found ourselves breathing crisp mountain air and enjoying breathtaking views of Lauterbrunnen, a small village nestled in a valley at the feet of the Alps and surrounded by glowing snow covered mountain peaks. The weather during our October…
Touring Dehli and Jaisalmer India
On the first of October I embarked on an incredible, if brief, trip to India to attend a friend’s wedding in Jaisalmer. Our journey went like this: Manhattan to Newark by train (1.5-hours, with hiccups). Newark to Delhi (14-hour flight). Delhi overnight. Delhi to Jodhpur (1-hour flight). And Jodhpur to the palace outside Jaisalmer (6-hour…
Strolling in Aix-en-Provence
They say that the college years are some of the best in one’s life, and for me this phrase couldn’t be any closer to the truth. After spending five years attending university in Aix-en-Provence, some of my most cherished memories take place in this charming city. On a recent trip to the area I was…
Ski Vacation in Whistler
When my then future-husband and I began planning our winter wedding in the Cascade Mountains of Washington State, we knew that we wanted to continue the fun in the snow for our honeymoon. My family has owned a time-share in Whistler, British Columbia for the past 15 years and offered to let us use it…
European Flair in Quebec City
The classic European architecture, cathedrals and café-lined cobblestone streets of Quebec City could easily fool one into thinking she’s wandering around an old French city, especially after finding that many locals don’t speak English. But this beautiful city is actually just a few hours north of the US border, making it a great destination for…
Exploring Northern Laos
On a recent trip to Laos I spent some time in Luang Prabang and Vang Vieng. Both areas are more north-centrally located and gave us many opportunities to see the country’s natural beauty. Luang Prabang is a UNESCO world heritage site. The entire city is filled with Buddhist temples and monasteries and it was quite…