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Switzerland

In Love with Switzerland – Top 10 reasons why I love living in CH

In Love with Switzerland – Top 10 reasons why I love living in CH

Riding the ferry on Lake Lucerne I moved to Lucerne, Switzerland 3 years ago and the question I am asked most often is, “Do you like living in Switzerland?”  Anyone who has asked this, knows that my answer is unequivocally, YES!  Followed by the question, “What do you like about it?” The list for this response is extensive but I will stick to my top 10. The interesting thing is, that prior to moving, Switzerland wasn’t even on my radar.  I’m not sure why … Italy, Greece, Spain, etc. were on my travel bucket list but never, Switzerland. I’m here…

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Israel

Dead Sea Travel Diary

Dead Sea Travel Diary

Have you ever dreamed of floating in the Dead Sea? I had read about it and seen photos but never dreamed I would actually be standing here! The minute we confirmed my trip to Israel was actually happening (which was only confirmed a few days prior), I began researching and planning.  I prefer to always have a plan in place to not miss something or waste time.  Yes, I am up absolutely up for spontaneity … such as this trip but I still like to have a “rough” plan.  Immediately, thoughts began swirling in my head … We would be…

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Italy

Nessun Dorma ~ Pesto Experience

Nessun Dorma ~ Pesto Experience

It was unanimous … by far our favorite experience in Cinque Terre was the pesto making class at Nessun Dorma in Manarola! If you are in Manarola and even have a slight interest in cooking, here are the reasons you have to take this class: * The BEST views in Manarola are from Nessun Dorma * Nessun Dorma opens at noon for lunch and the line wraps around the corner and down the steps to get a seat at this famous spot BUT if you take the pesto making class, it begins at 10:30a and you have unobstructed views for…

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Lifestyle

To Blog or Not to Blog? … That is the Question

To Blog or Not to Blog? … That is the Question

A comment that I have received over and over again, is, “You should really start a blog or write a book about all your travels.”  Upon the decision to move to Switzerland, my goal was to begin writing my travel blog but I’m not a professional writer or photographer so I wasn’t sure anyone would be that interested. There are so many travel blogs out there, why would someone read mine? Then I started to hear these comments so often, that I began to give it some thought.  Why not?! Each of us has our own insight and perspective on…

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Italy

Cinque Terre Travel Diary

Cinque Terre Travel Diary

I’ll never forget the first time I saw it … I was flipping through a travel magazine and there it was, these brightly colored buildings cascading down sheer cliffs leading to incredible turquoise waters.  Where is this place?  How do you say it?  How do I get there?  I immediately began researching to find the answers. You’ve probably seen images of Cinque Terre several times as well, you just didn’t know it.  Even as I’m writing this in my living room, an image of Manarola is displayed behind “The Summer Shoe Guide” on one of the BBC News Channels.  Cinque… …

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