Trulli living in Alberobello, Italy

It all started with a 1997 episode of Lonely Planet (or GlobeTrotter depending of who you ask) where Justine Shapiro made her way through Southern Italy, ending up in a small town known as Alberobello. The unique huts made of stone with cone-shaped roofs that scatter the town's skyline left an impression on me and I…

Split, Croatia

It was three weeks out before our return trip to Europe and we still had no plans outside of visiting our beloved Paris, and spending a day in Champagne. At this point, we had planned a trip based on a cheap flight we scored direct to Paris and we had 10 days for our adventure.…

Paris

Paris is always a good idea. It's a magical city that has something for everyone. If you like art, may I direct you to the Louvre or Musée d'Orsay? If you're a foodie, need I remind you that France is the home of Escargots de Bourgogne, the crossiant, and the crêpe. If you're a history buff, well... I don't…

Mayan Mexico

I've never been someone who quivers at the thought of rappelling down a mountain, or climbing up to the top of a tower and looking down - never... until I went to Mexico. Mexico has always had my interest. Even as a young girl, Mexican food was always my favourite (well, what I knew of…

Sorrento & Amalfi Coast, Italy

It's been a long few days. I've just turned 30 and since then, everything has been going downhill. I got sprayed with toilet water, I arrived to Italy without luggage, I can't find decent clothes in Rome that fit me, and now I had to go through Naples - the armpit of Italy (in my…