Adventure in Marrakech, Morocco

I journeyed to Morocco to find magic. Not a cheesy hocus-pocus sort of magic, but a spark. An ignition, really. Something to fuel my inner electricity and remind me that life is still full of surprises. I wanted to gasp. I wanted to be amazed. I wanted to be curious and adventurous. I wanted to [...]

Moroccan Design: Richard Branson’s Kasbah Tamadot

When the Godfather of Innovative Luxury, Sir Richard Branson, set his sights on this Moroccan resort in 1998, there was no doubt it would quickly capture the imagination of oasis-seekers. Beckoning from the foothills of the Atlas Mountains, just an hour outside of Marrakech, the Kasbah Tamadot shimmers like a fanciful mirage, promising luxuries that [...]

Monet’s House – Giverny, France

It’s quite likely I’ll be banned for life for what I’ve done. Here’s the story: while vacationing in France a few months ago, my bestie and I decided to bike out to Giverny, France and see Monet’s Gardens, the iconic home of painter Claude Monet. She couldn’t wait to see the botanicals. I couldn’t wait [...]

Day Trip: Horseback Riding & Wine Tasting

We all need to escape sometimes, leaving our normal lives behind for a little peace and quiet. But lemme tell ya, nobody feels the craving for silence quite like New Yorkers. We love the energy of our city, but living in constant sensory overload sometimes pushes us to throw a mental temper tantrum that whines: [...]

Bonjour!

Bonjour, my darling readers! I’m so excited to dive back into your lives – and the blogosphere – with a new look, new motivation, and LOTS of new stories to tell. But first: where have I been? As my bloggy was getting a facelift, I was enjoying a little time off: flitting off to Paris, [...]