There are certain places I visit where I already know before I arrive I’ll want to slow down, take it all in, and capture it in a way that helps me remember exactly how it felt to be there. Berat is one of those places. Known …
There’s something about the beginning of May that always feels hopeful. The days are longer, flowers are starting to bloom, and everything feels just a little lighter. When I was young, May Day meant one thing May baskets. We would fill small baskets with flowers …
If you’re looking for a peaceful escape from the energy of London, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is one of the most beautiful places you can visit. Set along the River Thames, Kew Gardens feels like a world of its own wide open paths, historic glasshouses, …
A Waterfall Inside a Mountain in Lauterbrunnen. If you’re visiting the Lauterbrunnen Valley, Trümmelbach Falls is one of the most unique places you can experience in Switzerland. Trummelbach Falls Switzerland is famous for its incredible power and hidden beauty. This isn’t your typical waterfall. Instead …
Switzerland is known for its breathtaking landscapes, but some of its most meaningful experiences go far beyond the views. Across the country, you’ll find traditions and places recognized by UNESCO some as Intangible Cultural Heritage (living traditions), and others as World Heritage Sites (places of outstanding universal value). These …
Gjirokastër is one of those places that feels completely untouched by time. If you’re looking for Gjirokastra Albania Places to Visit, this is the list I created before my trip. Stone houses climb the hillside, narrow cobblestone streets wind through the old town, and nearly …
A thoughtful list of what I want to see in Shkoder Albania before I go. Shkoder sits near the edge of the Albanian Alps, close to Montenegro, with a lake, rivers, mountains, and a long, layered history. From what I’ve read, it’s one of the …
Tirana doesn’t seem like a city built around one or two iconic landmarks. From what I’ve seen, it feels more like a place you experience as you walk through it through color, architecture, and everyday moments. So this is the list I’m building as I …
The Galeries Royales St. Hubert is just a short walk from Grand Place, and it’s easy to miss if you’re moving quickly through the city. But once you step inside, everything slows down a little. The covered passageway stretches out under a glass ceiling, lined with chocolate …
I thought I knew exactly what I was ordering when I asked for fish and chips in London. Crispy battered fish. Thick golden chips. Maybe tartar sauce and lemon. What I wasn’t expecting was a small dish of bright green peas sitting neatly on the …