The day after our horseback riding adventure in Costa Rica, Arienne and I set out to hike the trails of La Marta Wildlife Refuge. This natural reserve is near the Pejibaye town in Cartago and the Atirro, a small river that runs through the northern province. It’s hard to believe some of the land was destroyed by squatters in […]
Bologna in Instagram
Lately I’ve been reminiscing about my travels through Bologna in Emilia Romagna. I miss this part of Italy so much and have never felt more local than in this beautiful city. I could see myself returning very soon and even living here one day, couldn’t you? If you’re planning a trip to Italy I would highly […]
The Medieval Town of Ferrara
Have you ever visited a town that takes you back thousands of years? The UNESCO World Heritage town of Ferrara is one of the best-preserved places in medieval Italy. About 50km north of our apartment in Bologna, we had fallen into enchanting quarters with ancient arches, city walls, and old cobblestone roads that wind and rarely […]
Horseback Riding in Costa Rica
It was our first full day in Costa Rica and we were already diving into exciting adventures with our guide Hector and a few locals from the village. Arienne and I were on an 8-day mission for #goCostaRica and Visit Costa Rica to find out what makes this destination the happiest country in the world. In Turrialba, it means absorbing […]
The Oldest Wine Bar in the World
The depth of history in the small medieval town of Ferrara is impressive. You can walk one of the oldest streets in Europe and then step into the oldest wine bar in the world. Enoteca Al Brindisi has been uncorking wine circa 1435. Their old wooden booths are surrounded by floor to ceiling shelves of dusty old wine […]
To Imola with Wine
I feel like I was given the key to a secret vineyard tucked away in the greenest hillsides of Italy. It’s in a town most people have never heard of. Built more than 2000 years ago, its large valleys and grapes are as rich as Tuscany’s. Located in Imola in the region of Emilia Romagna, […]