The iconic chocolatier Ghirardelli (now found nearly everywhere) occupied this space originally as a chocolate factory and it’s been a landmark since 1862.
The Painted Ladies in San Francisco’s Alamo Park neighborhood are a collection of colorful Victorian and Edwardian style houses in the Alamo Square neighborhood, known for their vibrant pastel painted facades.
Having been to our fair share of castles and palaces, there’s something so grand about this one. The sheer size of it is one thing. The thoughtfully curated collections also showcase up to five centuries of Danish history through art, furniture, and more. We love their more modern art collection too.
We’re all about a lush oasis in the middle of a bustling city. Miami Beach Botanical Garden is large enough for intrigue and small enough to be considered cozy at about 2.6 acres.
Think of the Hamptons and beaches might come to mind. South Edison beach no frills beach with seasonal restrooms and lifeguards that is worth a visit if you’re visiting the area.
After a nice stroll through Frederiksborg Slot, a wander through the grounds and gardens will lead you to Cafe Havehuset. Coming upon the restaurant is like stumbling upon a cottage in the woods.
The food in Copenhagen does not disappoint. We also wanted to get a taste of more traditional Danish fare and Nyhavnskroen has rave reviews, so we wanted to see what it was about.
Hija de Sanchez Taqueria at Kødbyen was so nice, we ate there twice. Rosio Sanchez, the chef behind this worked at Noma and employs the same ethos of nordic cuisine. Fresh, from scratch, and local ingredients.
This view is obtained from the bell tower in the Cathedral of Bern. There are comprehensive 360 degree views, featuring the city scape of Bern, the Aare River, the Bernese Alps, and more. Visitors won’t be disappointed with the panoramic landscape.
Santa Maria de Montserrat is a Benedictine abbey nestled into the Monserrrat mountains in Ministrol de Monserrat in Catalonia, Spain. A mere train ride away from bustling Barcelona, it is a wonder to behold. Founded early in the 11th century, it has since been rebuilt between the 19th and 20th century and is a working monastery with about seventy to eighty monks. Monserrat means serrated mountains, referring to the jaggedness of the natural formations.
The Gothic District or Barri Gòtic in Catalan and Barrio Gótico in Spanish has narrow medieval streets that are in stark contrast with some of Barcelona's more modern neighborhoods. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, renovations were made to turn this area into a "Gothic District" with restoration of building facades.
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Kastellet is another great example of repurposing infrastructure for public use. In the 17th century, Kastellet functioned as a star-shaped fortress and was part of the city’s defense system. Today, Kastellet is a public park, open to visitors who fancy a stroll on its manicured lawns. From the high vantage point, one can see for miles.