Italy

Sardinia Itinerary Part V: Cala Gonone Boat Day

When you go to Sardinia, the BEST thing you could do is rent a boat from Cala Gonone!  It’s my #1 must-do in Sardinia and was the highlight of our trip!  Spending the full day out on the water with just your crew will never get old.  Dave and I had the luxury to explore the coast as we wanted, stopping to see what caught our fancy on our own time! #freedom. Rent Your Boat To rent a boat, walk up to the Cala Gonone ferry terminal where there will be a circle of different huts selling ferry tickets and […]

Italy

Sardinia Itinerary Part IV: Ferry to Cala Luna

After a fabulous few days enjoying the beaches and rocky cliffside hikes in Santa Teresa di Gallura and Capo Testo, we headed East to Cala Gonone.  Sardinia’s most beautiful beaches are found on this part of the island, so I was very excited to discover this side after our amazing days in the North! The drive from Santa Teresa di Gallura to Cala Gonone is about 2.5 hours, and you’ll traverse back through the mountains, through Olbia, and through more mountains along your drive.  The East is known for gorgeous beaches that are only accessible by boat and that’s because […]

Italy

Sardinia Itinerary Part III: Capo Testa Hiking

When I thought the most fabulous beach day couldn’t get any better, I was in for another surprise.  Dave and I finished our drinks at the Sea Lounge and hopped into the car to head back to our hotel.  Just as we reached the end of the road my eye caught sight of a sprawling park-like area heading towards the sea… calling our names!  Upon finding our happy coincidence we turned off the car, hopped out, and off we went! A happy-coincidence-turned-exploration has been the theme of the day, and I couldn’t be happier of how it turned out!  This park in […]

Italy

Sardinia Itinerary Part II: Capo Testa – Spiaggia Ponente and Cala Spinosa

Exploring Capo Testa ended up being one of my favorite ever vacation days.  I am so happy I chose to explore this area!  After a great day in Santa Teresa di Gallura, Sardinia, we wanted to explore the region just east called Capo Testa.  It’s an island next to STdG that was filled in via an access way to connect to mainland Sardinia.  I knew there were a few beaches in the area but not much more, so off we went exploring! We drove a total of 8 minutes from our hotel in STdG before we spotted gorgeous beaches to the right […]

Italy

Sardinia Itinerary Part 1: Santa Teresa di Gallura and Rena Bianca Beach

Ciao ciao friends!  I just got back from the most incredible summer holiday to Sardinia!  To be honest, I didn’t really know what Sardinia had to offer before we arrived – we saw the decently priced, direct flights from Stuttgart to a destination both Dave and I hadn’t been to before – but once there I was absolutely blown away by it’s incredible natural beauty.  Aren’t those the best kind of trips?  I’ve been telling anyone who will listen that this has been my favorite vacation of my life, and that holds a lot of weight! Planning Your Trip: The […]

Greece

Guide to Mykonos

Hey friends!! It’s been a while but I have lots to share 🙂 . I hope you’ve been well through the spring season!  Spring here in Germany is always very slow to turn from winter, which is why I was so excited to finally get back to one of my favorite locals, Mykonos Greece to celebrate my birthday in style! This was our third trip to Mykonos!  Dave and I have spent my 25th, 28th, and now 31st birthdays there.  If you’re living in Europe and want beach weather at the end of May, Greece really is your best bet.  […]

USA

We Bought a Home!

Hello friends!  I have some exciting news… Dave and I bought our first HOME!!!! 🙂 We are so incredibly excited but as with everything we do, we seem to do it in not the most traditional fashion (ie, getting married in a hurricane with the entire city shut down… a story for another time!).  We are still living in Stuttgart and we bought in Charleston, our favorite city in the world, where we moved from, and where we will return after our stint in Germany. I admit it is a little odd that we bought while still overseas… but hey, […]

Spain

How to Spend an Authentic Day in Sevilla

Sevilla, Spain had some of the most intense culture I have ever come across!  I found that everything Sevillanos do, they do with an intense passion and it is so inspiring.  Sevilla is such a beautiful city with TONS to offer beyond the typical city blocks and fabulous tapas bars.  We had the best day filled with the royal gardens, some Game of Thrones scouting, horse and carriage rides, a bull fight (!) and ended with a flamenco show, a dance that originated in Sevilla.  Whew!  Are you ready? Spend Time in the Royal Alcazar and Gardens Simply put, the […]