If you don’t like attention, free drinks, or self esteem boosts, then I’ll save you the headaches and tell you right now: Stay home! However, if you’re not shy of a little attention thrown your way, then grab your lipstick,…
A Glimpse Into a School Lunchroom in France
When my husband and I first moved to Paris I spent some time substitute teaching while I figured out what I was going to do with the new life I found myself in. I’ll never forget dreading the fact that…
The Ups and Downs of Expat Life
I love my life abroad; but no matter how great things are now, I’ll never forget that moving to a foreign country was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. It wasn’t the country itself that was difficult. As…
Girls’ Getaway-Le Regina Biarritz: You’ve Gotta Go!
A friend’s birthday brought us to Biarritz on a girls’ weekend, and we decided to celebrate in style at Le Regina Biarritz. Here was a hotel that did not disappoint! From the moment you walk through the front door you…
Spas of the World: I-Spa at The Intercontinental Hotel, Hong Kong
Space is at premium in Hong Kong. There are a lot of people and sometimes because of this, personal space can be compromised when you’re in busy areas of the city. Now picture being in that busy, overcrowded area and…
A Tea Floozy Gets Her Fix in China
I love tea like I love chocolate and Champagne! There’s always a pot on my counter and a selection in my cupboard that would rival any tea shop. I don’t leave any trip home without spending an obscene amount of…
Spas of the World: The Oriental Spa, Hong Kong
Have you ever noticed that a smell can bring you back to a place that you may have never otherwise thought of. The smell of butter and onions cooking immediately transports me to my Ukrainian grandmother’s kitchen, if I close…
Hong Kong Foodie Tour: Get In My Belly
I started this day in Hong Kong like I start most days. Running late. I knew we had to hustle because the email we got from Hong Kong Foodie Tour said to arrive 15 minutes early because they always leave…
Spas of the World: The Address Downtown Dubai
There are certain spas that leave you in awe just by walking in. Where you can visit the spa and feel totally relaxed and rejuvenated just by using the facilities, before even having your treatment. The spa at The Address…
Let Them Eat Cake (Why Are The French Not Fat?)
As January comes to an end, I can’t help but imagine what life back home must have looked like over the past month. Gyms were bustling with brand new sneakers and line ups to get onto the cardio machines. Health…