Month: April 2018

Germany, Uncategorized

Stuttgart Spotlight: Schlossgarten

|Location: Stuttgart Germany| If you live in a city you’re likely well aware of how important city parks are.  A great park is essential to making a good city great and Stuttgart delivers big with the Schlossgarten.  It is massive and one of my favorite parts of the city.  Going for a run through the beautiful Schlossgarten is very therapeutic for me so I wanted to highlight it in case you’re not aware of it! The Schlossgarten is very accessible and begins right behind the Schlossplatz.  Tuck behind the Schloss to head to the Opera house and you’re at the […]

Japan

The Best Tokyo Cherry Blossom Spots to Hanami

|Location: Tokyo Japan| Cherry blossom season is upon us and two of the most famous places to enjoy the pretty pink flowers are in Tokyo and Washington DC.  I have been lucky enough to experience Cherry Blossom season in both sides of the world and today wanted to share where to catch the Cherry Blossoms in Tokyo! The Japanese word for Cherry Blossoms is Sakura, and in the March-April timeframe you can find Sakura goodies all throughout the city.  The Sakura trees blossom all over Japan but only last for a few weeks before the blossoms fall to the ground. […]

Austria

Innsbruck, the Perfect Weekend Getaway

|Location: Innsbruck, Austria| Innsbruck is an amazing little town nestled in the Austrian Alps that has so much to offer, but often gets overlooked as a European destination.  I think it’s the perfect weekend getaway and should not be missed, no matter the season!  This Alpine town is so picturesque, you’ll be pinching yourself in disbelief!  What makes it unique to me is that it is a true city in the mountains. We visited in the spring which ended up being perfect.  Blue skies and sunshine warmed the colorful town juxtaposed against the snowy mountains on every side.  People were […]