Blog & Travel Tips

Pre-Travel Checklist

passport, cdc vaccination card, checklist
Here’s your checklist of ✓ things to do, ✓ things to purchase, and ✓ things to pack before your Europe trip.
No one wants to feel overwhelmed with a long list of things to do when going on vacation, but there’s some pre-travel prep work that you’ll need to do before heading out on your travels. Even during normal travel times, there’s a list of things to take care of, but travel, and especially international travel, during Covid requires some extra preparation.
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Lake Como, Italy Travel Tips

Italy Lake Como view from ferry
I was hesitant to visit Lake Como because of its popularity and thought it was probably over-hyped and crowded with tourists, but I was so wrong, and Lake Como became one of my favorite destinations. With charming towns, natural beauty, and a laid-back lake vibe, Lake Como is a dream destination. I’ll give you some travel tips about where to stay and how to get around.
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Candied Citrus Peel Recipe

candied citrus peels in jars
Since we can’t travel to Germany this year and I can’t gorge on all of the Christmas market snacks, I’m making some of my German favorites at home. I just have to bring the Germany Christmas market to my kitchen!
I’m starting with candied citrus peel that I’ll use in a few upcoming recipes. [continue reading]