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… Continue reading Trulli living in Alberobello, Italy
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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.… Continue reading Split, Croatia
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… Continue reading Paris
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… Continue reading Mayan Mexico
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… Continue reading Sorrento & Amalfi Coast, Italy