April 4, 2022

The Best Truffle Hunting in Italy

Truffle Hunting in Umbria, Italy in the fall

I have been dreaming of going truffle hunting in Italy for years, so when we booked our trip to Italy last fall, my top priority was experiencing this unique Italian tradition. I took to the internet as well as a few locals I know to find out where we should go truffle hunting. We ended up choosing the family-owned, Black Truffle Lodge which runs Wild Foods Italy, located in the charming hamlet of Pettino, Umbria and it was one of the best experiences of our lives. More than just a truffle hunt, the adventure with Wild Foods Italy is “a day immersed in the culture and traditions of our family…

September 23, 2019

where to eat, drink, and stay in vail, colorado

vail travel guide, where to stay in vail, the four seasons vail - best hotels in vail

a local’s guide to vail, colorado i was born and raised in colorado and am lucky enough to spend a lot of my weekends in vail. it’s the perfect little getaway from denver with world class restaurants, bars, and hotels. read on for my full list of the best restaurants, bars, and hotels in vail, colorado. eat this there: the best restaurants in vail, colorado sweet basil: $$$-$$$$ one of my favorite restaurants in vail and probably the most popular in the village serving upscale, creative, modern american cuisine. make sure to make reservations in advance – call for parties of 5 or more. mountain standard: $$$ under the same…

August 26, 2019

what to pack for croatia: a croatia style guide

best beach croatia, pupnatska luka beach, kocula, croatia

wear this there: what to pack for croatia ~ a comprehensive style and travel guide for croatia ~ we spent three glorious weeks this summer in the balkans, road tripping along the adriatic coast through montenegro, croatia, and slovenia. we feasted on fresh fish, calamari, and squid, paired with local wines and spritzers. we took private boats (to escape the crowds) along the bay of kotor and the elaphiti islands, coasting along dramatic cliffsides to sparkling blue grottoes and hidden beaches. we reunited with friends in hvar and partied ‘til sunrise, rode scooters in search of beautiful, pebbled beaches and vineyards on an almost suffocatingly hot day in korcula. we…