In Croatia there is a saying: “Fish should swim three times – first in the sea, second in olive oil, and third in wine.” Nowhere is this phrase more epitomized in the Croatian culture and daily life than it is in Split. From the lively harbor promenade, or riva as it is known in Italian, […]
When visiting Rovinj, a day trip to Pula is an easy excursion. Even though many travelers choose to stay in Pula with a day trip to Rovinj, we preferred it the other way around. Pula is the biggest city in the Istria region of Croatia with lots of history mixed with modern life. We just […]
Rovinj is possibly an overlooked destination in Croatia. It’s hard to stand out against the Dalmatian Islands or Dubrovnik, but little Rovinj does just that. Welcome to my Eat+Stay+Play: Rovinj travel guide! If you’re curious about any of my other E+S+P guides, you can check them all out here. As part of our Balkans trip, […]
Sailing the Dalmatian Islands was one of the most amazing things we’ve ever done. Describing the experience as EPIC might not even do it justice. This post is one that I’ve been really excited to share with you since the day we arrived on board. We first looked into chartering a boat for a few […]
We spent a day on Lake Bled while on our Ljubljana leg of our Balkans trip, and let me tell you…it is STUNNING in every way! It’s an easy day trip from Ljubljana and allows you to get out of the city and see some of the gorgeous Slovenian countryside. Related: Be sure to check […]
While most people think of Dubrovnik when it comes to dragons, it’s actually Ljubljana that is considered a possible dragon’s lair. According to mythological legend, Jason (and the Argonauts) slayed a dragon in a nearby swamp. The city symbol is also a dragon and you’ll see it on top of the Ljubljana Castle tower, in […]
I’ve addressed travel wardrobe challenges a few times on here (most recently with my Croatia Packing List post), but I received a few DM’s on Instagram asking specific questions about my summer wardrobe when Europe’s weather can be pretty varied during the summer. Things like, Do I need a jacket or is a sweater ok? […]
It’s good to finally be back! After traveling for the better part of a month, it feels good to be home and back to a routine. Sorry to leave you guys hanging for so long, but hopefully you followed along on my Instagram! I have so much to share from our trip to the Balkans, […]
It’s time for the part of travel that I dislike the most – packing. But I make it easier on myself by curating a packing list of all the summer outfits and accessories I plan to bring. For our trip to Croatia (oh and also Slovenia, Bosnia, and Montenegro) I’m bringing a mix of summer […]
If the thought of getting into a closed cabin full of strangers, germs, and dehydrated air for several hours has you a little freaked out like me (hello, anxiety, party of one), then this post is for you! My simple pre-flight beauty routine can really help take the edge off and give your body what […]
The topic of souvenirs is actually one of my favorite things to talk about. I love shopping for something special to bring home that will always remind me of our travels. In fact, my husband lovingly refers to me as “Gift Shop Erin” because if there’s a gift shop within 50 feet I will be […]
One question we frequently get when it comes to travel is, “How do you decide where to travel to next?” (i.e. how to avoid travel FOMO) This is usually followed up with: Do you spin a globe and randomly land somewhere? — No, more on that below. Do you ever go back to the same […]
Before getting into today’s Eat+Stay+Play travel guide, I just want to say a quick thank you for all your sweet messages of support and encouragement on my decision to take Cathedrals & Cafes into a full time gig. If you missed that post, you can read all about how I made the jump to blogging […]
They say the best way to get over your fears is to face them head on, so what better way for me to face my fear of flying than taking a seaplane, right? I have to admit that I was a little nervous. Ok, maybe a lot nervous. I was really glad we stopped for […]
The big thing that everyone wants to know when planning an international trip is what to pack. While everyone’s needs are different, after a lot of trial and error and many trips, I’ve figured out what is best when it comes to traveling internationally. I’ve spoken about this a couple times on the blog and […]
If I had a dollar for every time someone has told me they don’t want to go to Paris (or France, really) because they don’t like French food or they think the service will be terrible, I could probably afford that lovely little Parisian pied-à-terre I’ve always dreamed of. I’d like to dedicate this post […]
I was provided with cosmetic items from the Neutrogena Hydro Boost makeup line. All opinions and reviews in this post are honest, unbiased, and mine. When it comes to a beauty routine, I’m probably more apt to speak about skincare. I still don’t feel like I’m a wealth of knowledge when it comes to makeup, […]
Before launching into my 15 instagrammable spots in Paris, I’d like to start with a few photography guide rules. I love taking pictures and finding the best spots for that one epic photo. Pictures capture memories and if you love photography, there’s nothing better than looking back on a photo and remembering what it felt […]
Welcome to my Eat+Stay+Play travel guide for Paris! I’m really excited to bring you this travel guide because although we’ve been to Paris before, we had never been in winter right before Christmas. Paris is magical in winter and I’m happy to share all the fun things we found to do. If you follow me […]
Paris is my favorite European city and I’m so happy to be returning for a third time. The Seine, those baguettes, French wine, ooh la la…(I’ve never heard an actual French person say ooh la la, by the way). I find inspiration in all things Parisian, but one thing I’m always studying is what Parisian […]