LIVING LA VIDA LOCANDA

locanda al colle | the belle abroad

Locanda : NOUN ; in continental Europe, especially Italy : a small hotel, guest house, or inn. You are all well aware of my love for Italy, if for no other reason than the fact that I’ve been back seven times since moving abroad. And yet, I still hadn’t come across the term “Locanda”. But our […]

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BERMUDA SWIMMING IN JACK WILLS

Bermuda Swimming in Jack Wills

I had no idea what I was in for with Bermuda…of course, I assumed it was a tropical paradise of sorts. But as our plane began its’ descent and I laid my eyes on the stunning blend of crystal blue ocean with bold bright blues, my jaw dropped! I couldn’t believe this little cluster of […]

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TOP TEN TUESDAY

TOP TEN TUESDAY

Top Ten Tuesday time! I have an all new list with my latest discoveries and even some long time favorites! Rituals Express Your Soul : I am a big time fan of all things Rituals but when they collaborated with my favorite street artist, Mad C, it was game over! All the products in this collection […]

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A GIRLS GETAWAY GUIDE TO DORSET

GIRLS GETAWAY HARBOUR HOTEL | the belle abroad

We all need a girls getaway every now and then…besides the champagne spa days, pillow fights, and late night gossip, it’s just good for your soul to be surrounded by your best gal pals! So off to the English countryside we went…I love bringing my American visitors to see every little bit of London that […]

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HOW TO PACK FOR THE MIDDLE EAST

How to Pack for the Middle East | the belle abroad

For both of my trips to the Middle East, I found myself endlessly scrolling Pinterest and page after page of Google to find a little guidance on what should and should not be in my suitcase! It’s a little daunting because in most situations when you’re packing for warm and desert type weather, you opt […]

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