Well, something very big happened this month — Charlie and I got married! After nearly four years together, we had the city hall wedding of our dreams on April 28, 2023. This was the first of our three weddings — the small, legal wedding. After this one we have our big Prague wedding in late
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When it comes to the best Mediterranean Islands to visit, you have so many fantastic choices! From massive behemoths like Sicily and Corsica to tiny pristine getaways like Vis and Menorca, I truly believe that there is a perfect Mediterranean island for every kind of traveler. I’ve been traveling extensively in Europe for two decades,
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Prague restaurants have SO much to offer — and the Prague dining scene is one of the best things of living here. You might not have known that! I’ve been living in Prague for 2.5 years, and have a circle of foodie friends here. We regularly go out to the best restaurants in Prague, always
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There are so many cool things to do in Zagreb, Croatia. The capital of Croatia is a medium-sized city with a big personality — yet it often ends up in the shadow of the islands, beaches, and waterfalls that define how many travelers see Croatia. But Zagreb is one of the best places to visit
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After living in Prague for a few years, I’m finally sharing my list of unusual things to do in Prague! If you want to live like a local while visiting Prague — not in the boring way, but in the awesome way — you are going to LOVE this list. Planning your trip to Prague
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After we climbed down into the cheese stop’s basement, we began introductions. The group was mostly Americans, and mostly younger than us, as expected. “…and we live in Prague,” I finished. “You live in Prague!” exclaimed the cheese guy. “So you live in one of the most popular tourism cities in the world, and you
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Sicilian food is completely different from your usual Italian cuisine. If you’re going to be spending time in Sicily, don’t expect to grab a Roman carbonara or a Florentine steak. Instead, imagine a cuisine filled with fresh vegetables, lots of seafood, and the smallest amount of meat. Imagine eggplants and pine nuts and swordfish, wild
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Visiting Sicily in winter looks like a win at an easy glance. Why not head to one of the warmest places in Europe, where snow only falls on the highest of volcanoes, escape your chilly hometown, and enjoy all the delicious food and wine? I’ve traveled to Sicily several times and recently took an extended
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Staying at an agriturismo is something that I prioritize on almost every trip I take to Italy. There’s nothing like relaxing in the Italian countryside, dining on outstandingly fresh produce, and living la dolce vita — far from the cities. Agriturismi (the plural of agriturismo) are Italian farms that double as bed and breakfasts. They
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There are so many fun things to do in Hvar, Croatia! Hvar is one of the most popular islands to visit in Croatia, and for good reason. In fact, lots of travelers visit Hvar as their one and only Croatian island. Hvar has long had a reputation is the party island. And yes, there’s truth
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