The Amalfi Coast is a dreamy and popular jet set destinaton, in beautiful Southern Italy. It was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997. There is no better setting to experience a cooking class than on the Almalfi Coast. Enjoy stunning coastline views and breathtaking terrain, while learning to cook like a local. Join […]
One of my favorite trips so far was to Milan Italy. This bustling city in Northern Italy has manyactivities to offer travelers of every type. I was excited to explore Milan and the surrounding areas. The best day trips from Milan are a few hours drive or a short train ride. Here are 3 recommendations […]
Welcome back to our series on the Central Region of Portugal! Today we are featuring 3 of the prettiest beaches in the Center of Portugal, to add on your bucketlist. Nazare Looking for the the prettiest beaches to visit in Portugal? Look no further- Nazare is #1 ! ( in my opinion anyway) This stunning […]
As you know, I am a huge fan of California. I love all of the beaches. Most of the ones I have visited are in Southern CA. There are some NorCal beaches though, that are not to miss! Santa Cruz is full of color, views and excitement!I’ve been to Santa Cruz many times, but have […]
Caldas da Rainha Caldas da Rainha was the first stop on our press tour this past June. We were excited to visit and this beautiful city did not disappoint! This central region town is known for its naughty pottery, local markets, art museums and gardens. Known as a “thermal spa town” Caldas da Rainha is […]
I have always wanted to visit Malibu, since I was a teenager. I finally made it, this past June. It was everything I’ve seen in pictures and more! Malibu is 3o minutes west of Los Angeles. The city is known as “21 Miles of Scenic Beauty.” It is situated along the Pacific coast highway, a […]
One of the best parts of exploring the Northwest, is checking out new areas that are close to home. Last summer I was reading a local magazine, and saw Point Ruston. It’s the trendiest up and coming neighborhood in Tacoma. I didn’t waste any time making a visit. When I went, the community was just […]
So far we’ve featured articles about the mouth-watering cuisine and the monasteries, of this breathtaking region of Portugal. This lil slice of heaven is also home to several unique hotels. We were fortunate to stay for 3 nights, in 3 types of accommodations in the Center of Portugal. All these lodging options are a 60-90 […]
HISTORY OF PORTUGAL MONASTARIES In ancient times, Portugal used to be a haven for Roman Catholic Monesteries. In the 1800’s the country experienced a very brutal civil war. At the end of the war, Portugal terminated the state sanction for its monasteries. This caused the lands and possessions of these properties to be nationalized. Thus […]
We just returned from an epic PRESS TOUR of the Center of Portugal; located between the two main airports. Here you will find impressive scenery and a millenary history that left notable landmarks on the landscape. Luz Houses Breakfast It was amazing to experience historical villages, border castles, Schist Villages, Mountain Villages, mouth-watering gastronomy and […]
