A staycation isn’t second-best — it’s a reset. This weekend, I’m slowing down, savoring Charleston, and remembering that sometimes the...

I believe in speaking dreams into life, so let me tell you about my next one. Just a couple of months after I return from my two-week...

London Itinerary Recap Day 1 – July 22 (Arrival Day) Arrived in London and checked in at The Clermont London Charing Cross Explored...

“Thirty-two hours, one sleepless night at JFK, and a surprise serenade by Michael Bublé later… I’m reminded that home isn’t just a...

They say every trip teaches you something—about the world, about others, about yourself. This one? She taught me a lot. The rhythm of...

This morning, I let the rain lull me into a luxurious sleep-in. There was no rush, no plan, no hurry to be anywhere—just the quiet...

Once you truly learn a lesson, really get it deep down in your bones, there’s no going back to who you were before. There’s only forward....

I came to Paris with more than one suitcase and a broken heart. I’m leaving with a baguette in one hand, confidence in the other, and a...

Today was a full and fulfilling day in the City of Light—and also the first day of this trip I wore my fancy shoes. I’d been saving them...

Tuesday in Paris: 19,000 Steps, 3 Metro Rides, and 1 Perfect Falafel Paris has a funny way of slowing you down just enough to catch your...

Today was the kind of day I’ll carry with me always—the kind that fills your heart while it wears out your shoes. With all day and an...

This morning, I woke up in Paris to a bright, sunny day—temperatures in the perfect 70s, the kind that make you feel like anything is...

I arrived in Paris over and hour late… and still somehow right on time for the magic. From a seat mix-up on the train to front-row views...

Oui oui Paris! I can’t wait to meet you!

Final Reflections Before Paris London, you were a vibe. Now, Paris… bring on the croissants, cabaret, and maybe a little flirtation under...

Today, I fell in love. Not with a man (though I’d very much like to), but with a moment. A real, full-body, heart-squeezing moment that...

To the city that made me cry with wonder and filled my days with art, history, beauty, and long, lingering walks… To the tea that warmed...

It’s never too late for love. For now, I’m falling head over heels for new experiences—but I’m also oh so ready to allow true love to...

Thank you for an amazing, albeit damp, day. The skies may have wept a little, and a message I didn’t ask for may have tried to cast a...

This morning, I’m setting out from my sweet home base at The Clermont, Charing Cross—rested, ready, and filled with that giddy kind of...