Happy Weekend, I am so glad it has finally arrived! It seems like England and American holidays never quite sync up but I am happy to report that only in both countries is it a long weekend but that my younger brother, Kevin, is coming to visit this weekend! I have not seen him since a brief trip back to New York in February and it will be great to spend some quality time together!I have many great activities planned for him in the nearly four days he is in London including some off my Best of London list but I am also hoping he might help take a few photos for the blog - fingers crossed! Speaking of photos and Fashion Friday, I wanted to share with you another look! Since I bought it earlier this year this Dots On Dots Dress has been one of my favorites! It is a bit ...
The Copenhagen Rose Festival
This past weekend I traveled to Copenhagen for a rosé festival. Yes, you heard that right, rosé. As Summer is fast approaching it is almost time for my favorite warm weather beverage and I thought there would be no better way to kick it off then by tasting some new rosés from around the world at the Copenhagen Rose Festival. The two day event - on both Friday and Saturday - offered various two hour slots but i figured the last would offer the longest time to enjoy the wine (figuring we wouldn’t be rushed out) and that 6pm to 8pm would set us up nicely for dinner.The festival - located at a large event space on a canal near the famed Little Mermaid - was sold out and each ticket got you a admission, wine glass, two small tastings, a bottle of water, and a poster to take home and ...
Bali Scuba Diving: Nusa Penida
During my trip to Bali a few weeks ago i went diving on four different days - posts on the Gili Islands, Tulamben and Padang Bai will be coming soon but today I will take you into the underwater world of Nusa Penida. Nusa Penida is probably most known for it's famous cliffside beaches which from the top provide incredible vistas - Kelingking Beach and Diamond beach. In another post (and on another day) I got to these beaches but today is about the wonders in the water around this island.From the South of Bali it is only an hour via fast boat to Nusa Penida and we dove in three spots - Crystal Bay, the kindergarten, and Manta Point.Manta Point was by far my favorite with the 12 foot giant Manta rays and while the visibility was not ideal the guides said sometimes the ...
A Weekend at Tortworth Court
Last month to commemorate one year of living in England I really wanted to visit a castle in the countryside. And because I never do anything half-way instead of just visiting one I stayed in one! The De Vere Tortworth Court is set on 30 acres of land in South Gloucestershire, England on the edge of the Cotswolds. The location is only a few hours from London and it made for a perfect weekend escape, arriving Friday evening and leaving Sunday afternoon. I may have squealed when I saw the amount of wellies in the front foyer which for Brits is not a big deal but for me, was terrific. Now if you research Tortworth Court some sites call it a Victorian mansion but I am going to keep saying castle to keep my Princes dreams alive - plus the ...
