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There she shows! Looking around Oslo last spring, you could see lots of blue water, boats, fjords, and oh yeah — my baby bump. Last April, I visited the coastal city in search of a chill weekend away from home. Being four months pregnant at the time, I knew my traveling days were changing (along with my figure) so I ventured to Norway to soak up the Scandi life. [Read more…] about Hello Oslo (Hello Baby Bump)
Fall always drives me to do two things – buy a new coat and carb-load. The newly felt chill in the air makes me want to get cozy – both in and outdoors. So this October, I took my autumnal habits abroad to Poland, where the air is crisp and the pierogis are plentiful. Being American and of part Polish decent, I’ve been itching to visit this country for years. Rich in history, culture, and cafes, Krakow called to me, along with a new parka. [Read more…] about [Krakow] A Parka In Poland
Clockwise: sangria at Sky Bar, trolly, pasteis de nada at Pastéis de Belém, me in Praça do Comércio, sunlight street, lobster at Cervejaria Ramiro
Lisbon is a city that can only be described as yellow, from the bright sun beaming down on to the cobble stone streets to the vibrantly painted buildings lining the squares. Golden old-world trollies, now painted with graffiti, climb the city’s steep hills, through narrow passageways, all the way to an 11th century stone castle.
Even the food and drinks are shades of marigold. Sangria pitchers are filled with ripe lemons and mint leaves. Rock lobsters are served fresh with generously buttered bread. And the traditional Portuguese desserts, pasteis de nata, are highly scouted for their warm custard filling and buttery crust. [Read more…] about [LISBON] IT’S ALWAYS SUNNY IN…
