11 Best Trulli Hotels in Alberobello, Italy

11 Best Trulli Hotels in Alberobello, Italy

The icon and most enduring image people have of Puglia, charming Alberobello feels ripped out of the pages of a storybook. It’s ticking all the Puglia boxes, with ancient olive trees and rolling hills. And the beauty of the landscape is the perfect backdrop for the town’s unique draw: the stone, white-washed trulli dwellings that…

Positano in March: Is It Worth Visiting? [My Honest Opinion]

Positano in March: Is It Worth Visiting? [My Honest Opinion]

When most people think of Positano, they picture summer in full swing— teal-and-orange striped umbrellas lining the beach, sun-drenched Aperol spritzes, and long, lazy days soaking in the sea. But Positano isn’t only a summer destination… in fact, I personally really loved it in March. OK, granted, March won’t show you Positano at its most…

The 10 Wonderful Things to Do in Wengen: Gem of Jungfrau

The 10 Wonderful Things to Do in Wengen: Gem of Jungfrau

If I could pick only one mountain village to be the absolutely postcard-perfect symbol of Switzerland, I’d pick Wengen every time. Sitting high above the Lauterbrunnen Valley, Wengen is everything you could ask for in a Swiss vacation.  With its traditional chalets that haven’t been tainted by modern architecture, rugged snow-capped mountains towering above you…

Where to Stay in Lake Como: 15 Best Towns & Villages!

Where to Stay in Lake Como: 15 Best Towns & Villages!

Lake Como is one of Italy’s most picturesque lakes, surrounded by dramatic mountains and charming little towns. The lake is glacial in origin, taking the shape of an inverted letter Y, with the cities of Como and Lecco perched at the tips of the two southern branches. Originally, Lake Como had a Latin name, Lario;…

7 Things to Do in Peso da Régua, Portugal: A Lovely Alto Douro Town

7 Things to Do in Peso da Régua, Portugal: A Lovely Alto Douro Town

While all of the Douro Valley is picturesque and stunning, special recognition goes to the lovely town of Peso da Régua in the Alto Douro (‘high Douro’). This lovely winemaking town is a key stop on any Douro Valley visit, whether you’re taking an extended road trip around the region or just popping over for…

4 Most Beautiful Luberon Villages to Visit

The hilltop villages of Provence are legendary: cobbled streets, colorfully-painted doors and window shutters, plants growing in a tangle of vines all throughout the village. But the Provence region is massive: when you talk about Provence, you’re talking about the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region of France, which could mean anything from Marseille to Cannes to Aix-en-Provence…

Eguisheim in Winter: 5 Enchanting Things to Do

Eguisheim in Winter: 5 Enchanting Things to Do

A salmon-pink castle, a charming castle, a city literally built in circles around it: what’s not to love about Eguisheim? Add on the fact that it’s part of the Alsace Wine Route, has some of the region’s most adorable half-timbered houses, and has its very own Christmas market with 30-odd stalls selling unique wares… yup,…