Justin and I first visited Uruguay in 2013. We stayed in a nice little design hotel owned by architects outside José Ignacio. Unfortunately, the weather was dreadful. It rained, no poured, every day. That was back when we didn’t always think to rent a car and so that meant plenty […]
Tuscany was one of the last places I visited with my grandmother, who passed away in the summer of 2017. We had a wonderful time there. We ate meals under the stars, shopped in the small towns and, of course, drank the bright and juicy red wines of the region. […]
I am not a historian, but I do love history. Part of the fun of visiting France is learning about its rulers and the magnificent structures they built and inhabited. French history has so much drama and intrigue. The more you see, the more certain names and timelines stick in […]
I’ve had the pleasure of visiting Basque Country twice at the end of August and I would gladly return every year if I could. The weather is perfect, the days are long and if you make sure to arrive after August’s final Sunday, you will avoid the European holiday travelers. […]
I fell hard for the red city when I visited in 2015. Chaotic, colorful and intoxicating, it’s no wonder so many designers and creatives are inspired by the city. I put together a video guide to Marrakech and you can read my recommendations below. Hotels Riad AnaYela This Design Hotels […]
Paris offers so much to see and do, you’d be forgiven for never setting foot outside of the city, particularly if it’s your first visit. However, if you’re visiting for the second or third time, I strongly encourage you to take a day trip. Paris is surrounded by beautiful countryside […]