Many people who visit Italy, make it a point to tour Venice. I mean, how does one resist a charming city floating on water? The answer is, you can’t. Filled with romance, mouth watering food, and beautiful people, it will be hard for you not to enjoy Venice. Continue Reading
Author: Rachel En Route
NOTABLE NORMALCIES / 7.21.2017
Last weekend was spent in the Hamptons, as per usual. Though I brought a special guest along for the ride this time! My partner in crime joined me for a weekend of bobbing in the ocean, drinking California wine, and laughing so hard until we fell asleep. I never take for granted the weekends spent surrounded by the refreshing, salty air of the Hamptons. I’m sure you are all completely tired of hearing about it by now.
So, let’s get on with the Notable Normalcies: Hamptons Edition. Continue Reading
SHOULD YOU RIDE A GONDOLA IN VENICE?
Well, that depends.
Recollections En Route: Something About Siena
Like Florence, I didn’t have a real desire to visit Siena upon arrival in Italy. Unlike Florence, however, I was pleasantly surprised by this little town in Tuscany. Continue Reading
THE WORLD’S BEST GELATO {AND WHERE TO FIND IT}
After wine tasting under the Tuscan sun {ha, ha}, we stumbled {for those of us who indulged in the multiple wine tastings} through the quaint town of San Gimignano. Continue Reading
WHAT’S ALL THE FUSS ABOUT FLORENCE?
When I first began planning my trip to Italy, I had only a few concrete ideas in my head. I knew I wanted to visit Rome {because, it’s Rome}. I also knew I wanted to spend some time floating on the town of Venice. After that it became a question of which coastal village I wanted to soak up the most rays. And finally, I was certain I wanted to go wine tasting in the Tuscany region.
However, as I continued to research, I consistently saw the Italian capital city of Florence on everyone’s radar. Continue Reading
A TASTE OF TUSCANY
It’s been six months since I moved to New York. Eight months since I left Australia. Almost a year since leaving London.
These are all realities that I am not prepared to accept. Reminders that life travels just as quickly as I do. Continue Reading
10 {MORE} THINGS I LEARNED AFTER MOVING TO NEW YORK
When I first moved to New York I had much to learn. Some of those lessons were somewhat obvious upon arrival, which you can read about here. Some of them took a few months to digest. Now that I have been living in New York City for six months {I know, whaaaaat}, I am here to share 10 more things I’ve learned after moving here.
NOTABLE NORMALCIES / 7.6.2017
As mentioned in a previous post, the month of July will be filled with preparing for the next year of my life. As dramatic as it sounds, I need to buckle down and focus. With that being said, I am also making a promise to myself over the next six months. A personal one, not just connected to the blog, but to my own well-being, following suit with the rest of the year thus far. I have yet to fulfill all my commitments placed upon myself earlier in regards to the blog.
And it makes me so sad.
Recollections En Route: Hello, Hamptons
I had never seen so many Louis Vuitton carry-on bags in my life. It was drizzling on 40th and Lex and yet everyone {myself included} was dressed for the beach. I looked around as I noticed the strands of my hair expanding with every minute that passes. The damn humidity. Continue Reading