Our quick weekend trip to Oslo was to celebrate our fifth wedding anniversary and the Oslo Guldsmeden was the perfect combination of romantic and eclectic. It was situated in the perfect location, nearby the Royal Palace and Nationaltheatret train station and the newly renovated Aker Brygge (full of waterside restaurants, bars and shopping). The lobby […]
Plitvice Lakes National Park
Background: known as Nacionalni Plitvička Jezera. Became a UNESCO world heritage site in 1979. The park includes sixteen lakes connected by a series of gorgeous waterfalls. The waters are amazing shades of turquoise, teals, greens and blues and often the colors fluctuate due to the minerals in the water. Travelling here: Located between Zadar and […]
Top 12 in Amsterdam
Amsterdam is one of my favorite European cities. The canals are simply breathtaking. The atmosphere is laidback. And the quirky little eccentricities make the city all the more charming. 1. Walk the canals. Then take a canal cruise. 2. Anne Frank House. This was a truly unreal experience… climbing into the attic where the Frank […]
hawaii : the big island {in photos}
i’ve been longing for some crystal clear, salty ocean water and gritty sand in my toes… here is a photo recap of our 2011 trip to the big island in hawaii. {we stayed at the amazing hilton waikoloa village} | a short drive from waikoloa village, is the city of kona, where you can visit the […]
15 Things to do in Edinburgh
1. Edinburgh Castle: incredible panoramic views of the city as this castle was built high on a hill for protection. Every day (except Sunday) at 1pm they even set off the cannon! During the month of August, the Military Tattoo is held which gains worldwide attraction with music, entertainment and food. The Castle is typically £16 per […]