I just returned from a Viking River Cruise along the Danube. The seven-day Christmas market cruise took us through Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Budapest. Each market was beautifully decorated with twinkly white lights and featured row upon row of stalls with handcrafted items from local artisans. Read more…
Heading to Dublin? Here are 8 things to pack before you go! Read more…
I had a feeling that I would love San Diego long before I’d even visited. I just knew that this city in Southern California would be beautiful, easy to navigate and full of things to do. And, after a recent visit, I discovered that I was right! Read more…
Paris is my favourite city in the entire world and I’m heading there later this month. I am so excited about my upcoming trip that I’m already mentally packing my bags! Here are a few essentials to make sure you pack for Paris. Read more…
Every destination has different requirements in terms of what to pack. There’s just no one-size-fits-all approach to packing because what you need for one destination won’t be exactly what you need for another. Read more…
The statement necklace made its debut last year but for spring 2013, this look-at-me piece of jewelry is going to be the star of the show … or at least, of your outfit. Read more…
The secret to traveling well is being practical. Sounds boring, I know. But I learned this lesson on a 16-day trip to Hawaii and Australia, on which I could only take a carry-on suitcase. Now, I only ever travel with carry-on, but that particular trip was my first time trying to manage this feat. I […] Read more…
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: There is nothing more comfortable to travel in than a maxi dress. You won’t have to fuss with belts and buckles when you’re going through security and while you’re on the plane, a loose, flowing maxi dress feels just like pyjamas. And you can get away […] Read more…
Finding the perfect shoe to travel in isn’t always easy. They need to be comfortable (natch!), stylish and versatile. And a shoe that slips on and off easily is also a prerequisite for me. Since removing your shoes is an imperative when you’re going through security, I hate holding up the line, fighting with laces, […] Read more…
When I’m preparing to travel, I always find myself debating between fashion and function. When I pack my suitcase, there’s always that pair of shoes I want to bring and the pair I know I should bring. I usually have to leave my favourite leather handbag at home and opt instead for one that will […] Read more…