In writing about Serbia, a landlocked country on the Balkan Peninsula of Eastern Europe, I’d like to convey two points — I made it to my 50th country – Serbia! Serbia is interesting My recent travels helped me reach a personal milestone of visiting 50 countries and country #50 just so happened to be Serbia. My … [Read more…]
I can’t recall exactly when my desire to see and know the world so deeply began. I grew up exploring the United States with my family extensively on summer road trips. On these excursions my mother would have my siblings and I all write about our trip each day in a journal. Perhaps this practice was … [Read more…]
Twelve hours. That’s all the time I had to explore the highlights of Athens on my recent trip to Greece. Of course this ancient city is worthy of far more of a traveler’s time, but time is a luxury I’ve rarely had as I’ve trekked through the world, and on this trip I chose to zip through … [Read more…]
Living with an Italian roommate as a study abroad student in Australia cemented ideas of Italy into my mind long before my feet had ever set foot in the country. At the time Italy was such a distant dream and I was so busting with curiosity that I’d spend many hours with Alessandra walking the … [Read more…]
When I was 25 I lived in Madrid and completed a quest to visit 25 countries in one year. If you’ve been following my journey here on Something In Her Ramblings for a while now, you probably already knew this, but it’s a fact I’m proud of and begs repeating as I start my ramblings … [Read more…]
What is it about Sicily that enchants every traveler who steps foot on the island? Whether it’s the azure waters that surround golden hilltops, knowledge to be gleaned from architectural wonders that have survived the ages, or the warmth of the people who call this land home, to rent a villa in Sicily and spend … [Read more…]
Spring is here! Though winter in Los Angeles is a far cry from winter elsewhere on the planet, I’m still thrilled about the rising temperatures, longer hours of daylight and sense of promise the season brings. Spring is also a great time to explore Europe – the weather is slowly getting warmer, flowers are blooming … [Read more…]
When planning a trip to Italy, Milan may not be the first place that comes to mind as a not-to-be-missed destination. Though the city, Italy’s second most populous, serves as the economic heart of the country, when it comes to tourism the colossal weight of Rome, Florence and Sicily often overshadows Milan and its surrounding … [Read more…]
I don’t have too many regrets about the time I spent living in Europe, but as I get further and further away from that magical year when I visited 25 countries, one disappointment stands out – not visiting Greece. As a professional in the travel marketing industry, Greece is a destination that comes up time … [Read more…]
On a brisk wintry day I pedaled through dampness and pending darkness, racing against the clock, or rather the setting sun that hid behind thick clouds, to make it to my final stop of the day. The hours of daylight are short in Copenhagen’s winter months, and with just a long weekend to explore Denmark’s … [Read more…]