by Daisy Rosales | Jul 12, 2025 | Europe
The Balkan region— also referred to as former Yugoslavia or Southeastern Europe— has enchanted me for years. Even so, I knew so little about it, other than its diversity of ethnicity and language, its coastal summer crowds, and its fraught recent history. Earlier this...
by Daisy Rosales | May 4, 2024 | Europe, Portugal
Welcome to Porto. Porto is the stunning, magical sister of Lisbon, Portugal’s capital. Upon arrival in its historic center, we are struck by its blend of old and new, its tiled facades, its welcoming walkability. Porto is where I found some of Portugal’s...
by Daisy Rosales | Apr 16, 2024 | Europe, Portugal
There are destinations that are worthy of a thoughtful visit once in a lifetime— and once might just be enough. And then there are places that beckon you right back, even as you depart. Douro Valley is one of those places for me. Portugal has so much to offer...
by Daisy Rosales | Apr 13, 2024 | Portugal
Portugal is magical. From its dramatic light to its somber Fado songs to its authentic friendliness, there is so much to love. Whether you travel fast or slow (and we recommend slow), it’s only after you’ve departed Portugal that you realize the richness you’ve...
by Daisy Rosales | Oct 27, 2019 | Europe, Sweden
Do a little research on visiting Stockholm, Sweden, and you’re likely to find lots of recommendations for the summer. And it’s with good reason: the Swedish capital comes alive in the summer months when days are long and the weather is warmer. But what...
by Daisy Rosales | Jun 4, 2019 | Europe, France
Paris, city of light. Paris, city of love. Paris, home to the world’s favorite writers, designers and artists. Paris, the city we promised each other to visit once every five years to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We all (want to) have a Paris story. But...
