Category: Travel
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Reflections
This is my last post of 2025—and what a year it has been. So much happened: travel to faraway and beautiful places, returns home and reunions with old friends, great times with new ones, and busy work schedules made easier by fun and relaxing weekends. There were ups and downs, as there always are, but…
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Day of the Dead Ofrenda
Following yesterday’s post about pan de muerto, I came across a stunning Día de los Muertos ofrenda at Hudson Yards today. The ofrenda was framed by cascades of vibrant cempasúchil (marigolds) and flanked by elegantly dressed Catrinas — their painted faces and traditional dresses forming a beautiful tableau against the bluest autumn sky. An ofrenda…
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Borough Market
One of my happiest places in London is Borough Market. It’s been around for over 1,000 years, making it one of the oldest food markets in the city. This Farmers Market is full of life and variety: towering piles of vegetables, fruits at their peak, baskets of whatever’s in season, fragrant herbs, cheeses stacked high,…
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London Canary Wharf
This week was a whirlwind, with most of my time spent commuting between the office and hotel. Still, it was lovely to catch up with old colleagues and friends, and to be back around the office buildings in Canary Wharf. The area has grown and changed for the better since I last worked here—already three…
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Back in London
It’s been three years since I was last here, and yet within hours of landing it felt as if no time had passed at all. The route from the airport was instantly familiar, each landmark a welcome sight. And yes—London did its part to stick to the stereotypes: grey skies, wind, and rain 😉. Back…
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Aperitivo in Trastevere
On one of my final nights in Rome, we found ourselves in Trastevere again—a charming neighborhood that feels just a little more local. It’s greener, slightly less overrun with tourists, and definitely more laid back. Sitting on those famously uneven cobbled streets, flanked by graffiti-covered walls, with chilled drinks and a bowl of chips—perfect. Aperitivo…
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Beach Day
Back home in NYC—greeted by thunderstorms and a flood watch—I am thinking back to the last day of the Rome trip, spent at the beach in Santa Marinella. Just an hour outside the city, it’s a little glimpse of that Italian Riviera feeling. The town is charming and low-key, with umbrellas and sun loungers lining…
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The Spanish Steps
The Spanish Steps are one of those places you’ll almost inevitably walk past in Rome—whether you plan to or not. Built between 1723 and 1726, the grand staircase connects Piazza di Spagna (named after the Spanish Embassy to the Vatican) with the Trinità dei Monti church at the top. There are 135 steps in total,…
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Trevi Fountain Rome
The Trevi Fountain is one of Rome’s most famous landmarks—a Baroque showpiece completed in 1762, built at the end of an ancient Roman aqueduct. Once a truly beautiful spot with architectural finesse, it’s now surrounded by people selling you the dreamy postcard version of Rome. In reality, the area is buckling under its own popularity.…
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Una Notte Al Colosseo
I’ve officially started my vacation—and I’m back in one of my favorite cities: Rome. My first evening combined two things the city does best: food and history. Classic Roman dishes for dinner, followed by a night tour of the Colosseum. The Notte al Colosseo event runs during the summer months and was such a highlight.…
Josephine in New York City 