We went to Charleston, South Carolina last weekend to meet some friends. It has been many years since I have been there and I forgot how completely beautiful and charming this southern-belle city is. You’ve got history, palm trees, two universities (Citadel and College of Charleston), gorgeous architecture, warmer weather, the coast and harbor, cobblestone …
Spain We had such an amazing time and got to see Granada, Sevilla, Consuegra, Madrid, Ronda, Marbella and Puerto Banus. [See more] Morocco Morocco was definitely a culture shock, but that’s what I love! The sights, the language, the food, the customs. So much to take in and not enough time. [See more] Finding a surrogate …
We stopped by Córdoba on our last day in Spain on our way back to Madrid. It was 108 degrees that day and humid. I thought I was going to pass out. Mezquita The main reason we came, of course, was to visit the Mezquita, which means mosque in Spanish. It’s also called the Catedral …
On our way from Ronda to Granada, we stopped off on the coast. We went to a beach near Marbella called Estepona. We were planning to go to a beach club called Puro Beach, but once we got there we just couldn’t justify the costs since there was another restaurant next door that was renting …
This weekend, my parents invited us to go with them to Paint Bank, Virginia. It’s a small town in the mountains that has been historically preserved. It truly is like stepping back in time. There’s a general store, a gas station, a restaurant, an inn (complete with a detached caboose as a guest cottage) and a …
Last weekend, we went to the Peaks of Otter right at peak season for the leaves changing colors. Southwest Virginia is so beautiful and never more so, in my opinion, than the fall. We actually took the bus up the mountain, which takes you close to the peak of Sharp Top and then you hike …
We loved Granada. It had more of a relaxed, gypsy-ish vibe to it than some of the other Spanish cities we visited. The old town area, called the Albayzin is heavily influenced by North Africa and many of it’s mudejar roots are evident in the shops, tea houses, etc. We enjoyed the old bridges, the …
I have so many gorgeous pictures from the Alhambra that it is deserving of its own post. The Alhambra is beautiful. We had already been to the Alcazar Real in Sevilla, so I was expecting something similar. I guess in some ways it was, but it was much more beautiful in my opinion. Also, the …
When we arrived to Ronda, it was like a little oasis, especially after having made the long journey from Morocco that day. I remember being so hot that evening. Our room was hot as the fan wasn’t working properly and it was a very warm evening. It was like I could not shake the heat …
On our second day in Morocco, I woke up early and eager to get out and explore some more before we had to leave. But, first we had an amazing breakfast at our hotel. They served Moroccan pancakes, which were so good and kind of like a thick crepe. They were served with goat cheese, …
