Indonesia

The Wonderful Shimha Jungle Retreat in Ubud (and Our First Earthquake!)

I mentioned in my last post that we stayed in an airbnb right next to the Campuhun Ridge Walk and today I wanted to show you a little more about it!  It was an amazing, relaxing experience and I felt so lucky to have snagged such a perfect place!  Psst. I have a cool video to explain just how perfect it is, and a link to book it at the end of this post 🙂 . The Grounds The grounds of the Shimha Jungle retreat were so lush.  You’ll walk through grounds filled with flowers and plants galore and past […]

Indonesia

Campuhan Ridge Walk: A Must-Do in Bali

After spending a few days in Canggu we headed inland to spend the rest of our time in Ubud, a lush jungle area full of gorgeous nature, yoga studios, and healthy restaurants.  I was most excited about this part of the trip because that lush jungle life is something I hadn’t experienced before! Our time in Ubud was packed full of amazing adventures, and first up was the gorgeous Campuhan Ridge Walk!  The Shimha Jungle Retreat Airbnb (which was absolutely amazing) was our first hotel in Ubud and was very close to the ridge so we decided to hike it […]

Indonesia

La Brisa Bali

La Brisa Bali quickly became our favorite hangout spot during our stay in Canggu!  It was about a 15-20 minute walk up the beach from our hotel Tugu Bali and the perfect spot to watch the sunset on a few bean bag chairs or poolside on the deck.  It has serious bohemian treehouse vibes and I thought it was just perfect! By day it’s a fun spot to lounge at the pool or sit on the beach side bean bags, grab drinks, and watch the surfers in the ocean. As the sun sets, the bistro lights strung along the palm trees […]

Italy

My Favorite Wineries in the Piemonte

Hey friends!  Last weekend Dave and I headed south to the Piemonte, our favorite wine region in the world!!!  It’s home to Barolo and Barbaresco wines as well as Nebbiolo, Barbera, Dolcetto, and more.  If you don’t know about this region yet, I’ve explained it all in detail here.  Check that post out first so you can learn about it! We’ve made the trip each and every fall since we moved here in 2015.  The first year we went with just the two of us, and loved it so much we’ve brought friends with us for the last three years.  […]

Germany

My Fall Tablescape

I always love decorating my dining table with the seasons, but fall and winter have me decorating it the best!  I wanted to share how I make my fall tablescape in case anyone else wants some ideas for the upcoming holidays, or every day! Every fall I love to pick up gourds from the market or grocery store to add to my table.  The more color, the better!  I also have a few colored corn stalks mixed in.  Arrange them spread out along the center of the table.  A burgundy-red candle holder is in the center of the table surrounded by […]

Germany

Stuttgart Karlshoehe Fall Foliage

Stuttgart’s prettiest season is upon us!  Fall foliage is here, and you don’t want to miss it!  It will get even more colorful over the next few weeks, but I wanted to snap some pictures this weekend while we had the chance.  These are from the Karlshöhe! If you aren’t familiar with the Karlshöhe, it is a large hill in Stuttgart Süd that holds a bunch of playgrounds, sand volleyball courts, Stuttgart’s prettiest biergarten and gorgeous walking paths.  The paths are beginning to change colors so make sure to check it out asap! Let’s go! Similar beret, my favorite jeans […]

Indonesia

Bali Canggu and Hotel Tugu

This week David and I are celebrating four years of marriage!  We stayed local this year but I can’t help but think back to our epic 3 year anni trip to Singapore and Bali last year.  It was our first time to southeast Asia – I had spent one month in Japan before but had not made it down to the southeast!  And WOW, it blew us away.  As you may know the prices in SE Asia are extremely reasonable and the natural beauty is astounding. Bali is a tiny island in Indonesia but has SO MUCH to offer.  I […]