Lowcountry Bella

The final days of my trip led me to the charming city of Regensburg, and oh, what a goodbye it gave me.  If the earlier stops of my adventure were chapters, Regensburg was the epilogue written in snowflakes……magical, and unforgettable. I arrived just as winter decided to show off. The city welcomed me with one of the most breathtaking snowfalls. Thick, feathery snow blanketed the rooftops, the cobblestones shimmered like sugar, and even the air felt softer. It was the kind of

Vienna has completely enchanted me. From the moment I arrived, the city felt like pure magic! I spent my first day wandering through St. Stephen’s Cathedral and St. Peter’s Church, both so breathtaking they stopped me in my tracks. Their soaring ceilings and intricate details made me feel as if I’d stepped back in time. A stroll around the Imperial Palace, with horse-drawn carriages passing by, felt almost surreal. Of course, Vienna’s food won me over too, starting with a sch

Budapest is a feast for the senses, a city where Buda’s rolling hills meet the buzzing energy of Pest, and where food is at the heart of everyday life. Hungarian cuisine is bold, comforting, and shaped by centuries of Central European and Ottoman influence, resulting in dishes built on paprika, pork, sour cream, dumplings, and slow-simmered stews that seem made for cold winter days. Travelers quickly discover that the city’s soul lives in its food: steaming bowls of gulyás ri

The last stretch of our New England journey carried us through Ipswich and Salem, another perfect autumn day with the convertible top...

We left Newport behind and drove north, greeted by the first rain of our New England adventure. By the time we rolled into Kennebunkport,...

Newport, Rhode Island, is where history, elegance, and salty sea air meet in the most irresistible way. The harbor is alive with energy,...

Sometimes a place sweeps you off your feet the moment you arrive, and that’s exactly what happened during our quick but magical getaway...

Boston has a way of pulling you right in. The mix of old-world history and modern city energy is pretty cool. On our first day, we dove...

Every trip to Seabrook and Kiawah feels like a breath of fresh air, where the landscape stuns and the deep-rooted history invites you to...

Venice was a mixed bag, beautiful, chaotic, and unforgettable. After a smooth train ride from Sirmione, things took a wild turn when we...

Of all the places we visited on this trip, Lake Garda, specifically the charming town of Sirmione, completely stole my heart. While the...

I can now say with certainty, Milan was a one-and-done for me. Just like with the big cities here in the U.S., the hustle and bustle no...

Key West is becoming more of my world than ever before. Another amazing week in our winter paradise, this place has slowly evolved from a...

The final leg of our trip through France took us to Normandy. After leaving Amboise, we drove for another three hours, with the journey...

It was tough to leave Paris, and as I mentioned, 3 nights wasn’t enough. But the drive to Amboise was very scenic.  We stopped in the...

I waited a bit to write this one, it deserved good, deep thought, and homage.  I loved Paris a lot more than I thought I would. It was a...

They say London is not well known for their cuisine.  We had the usuals, beef Wellington, fish and chips, Yorkshire pudding, scones with...

As Debby rolls in to the Lowcountry, everyone is asking if our old friend will make an appearance. Legend holds that the Gray Man is the...

Our last stop on our wine and cheese pairing collaboration was Mountain Brook Vineyard, also located in the Tryon NC foothills. The vibe...

The first stop on our day excursion of wine tastings and cheese pairings was Overmountain Vineyards.  I parked the car and as I looked...