Imagine waking up to birds chirping and a crisp autumn breeze blowing through your open window. You peer outside from your loft in Montreux to see a bustling street, several rows of rooftop gardens and beyond, Lake Geneva, calm and blue in the distance. The sun is shining. You hurry down five winding flights of…
Switzerland, the True Fairy Tale- Part One: The Bernese Oberland
The Swiss are a greathearted and spirited people. At every turn, hoisted high on the red-tiled roofs of grand hotels, affixed to the flower boxes on Alpine chalets, displayed out front of restaurants and sailing atop the bows of ferryboats, the cheerful red and white Swiss flag waves proudly. “Swiss Made” is stamped on Swiss…
Scotland, Part Two: The Highlands and The Story of my Vanished Hat
We could have easily stayed in Edinburgh for another week or two; there is so much to see and do there. And, despite having to invariably dodge other pedestrians – everyone walks to the left here – we did not feel run over by tourists at all. It’s a buzzing city with an old soul;…
Scotland, Part One: Cities and Scotch Whisky
At the moment, I am sitting in a cozy Bed & Breakfast sun-room in Inverinate, Kyle of Lochalsh, the Highlands, watching through huge glass windows as a raging storm whips sheets of rain across Loch Duich. Trees are blowing horizontally and the mountain in front of me has completely vanished into the clouds, leaving a…
Iceland: The Land of Fire and Ice
Iceland in 3 words would be dramatic, windy, and surprising. Dramatic, because of the stunning, ever-changing landscape and volatile weather. Here, volcanoes wait patiently under blankets of snow, disguised as glaciers with long names. Basalt columns stand by as pitch-black beaches descend into cold, rough seas filled with artic char and whales. The sky often…
Cats On a Plane
Before we begin today, let’s have a little poll: What is more fun? A) Your own epic mountain wedding with all your favorite people, or B) Taking cats on a plane? If you are not sure, please continue reading to discover the answer. After gathering our wedding outfits (now featuring a relaxed, “lived-in” look), extra…
Mr. and Mrs. Lesko
Lake Placid – September 8, 2018 September 8th, 2018 was a beautiful Fall day consisting of bright blue skies, crisp Adirondack air and 116 warm hearts. Standing between two tall trees near the back of the lawn, I squeezed hands with my bridesmaids before watching them lead the way down the grassy path, a vision…