Portugal is one of those countries that’s always been there, but never tickled my curiosity, not as a European, nor as a woman of the world. You could ask me about famous landmarks, the tourist attractions or even just the… READ MORE
When you walk through the maze of rooms at the Pestana Palace, you feel a little bit like royalty, or at least you could pretend to be. Though not as shiny as it should be, it’s easy to imagine the riches and… READ MORE
Try jogging in Rome. It’s impossible. Not because of the cobble stones, or the heavy tourist traffic, or because you’d much rather eat pasta instead. That’s just half the challenge. The real issue is that anywhere you turn, from the smallest… READ MORE
I needed just to hear the words “lake” and “house” and I had pretty much booked my ticket, packed my bikinis and sprayed on the sun block. I didn’t know anything about Lake Bolsena, or Lago di Bolsena as the… READ MORE
I noticed how easy it is to run in the desert. I could’ve run for hours. I only stopped because it got dark and I wasn’t prepared to find out what kind of critters appeared when the sun sets. It’s… READ MORE
“Architectural projects begin with an understanding of the environment. The architect must understand which elements should be highlighted and which elements need to be protected in order to create an interaction between nature and the building.” This is the philosophy behind… READ MORE
It was immediately clear that this would be no ordinary wedding. If I did my math correctly, I would need to bring at least five dresses. And a bikini. And shoes. And bags. Knowing the bride and groom’s fabulous friends,… READ MORE
The local press called it the wedding of the century. And they were determined to make their case. The newspapers in Dubrovnik sent a handful of unlikely paparazzi to circle every party venue, hoping to get shots of Brad Pitt… READ MORE