Belles on Location
Great places to travel and travel experiences from Travel Belles and Beaus around the world.
Vacation Rentals In Europe: Tips For Renting A Villa
Wondering about vacation rentals in Europe? The advantages over staying on the bustling tourist track can be huge. However, we’ve got the low down on vacation … Read more
Discovering Italy’s Piedmont
Today we’re going to visit the Piedmont Region of Italy… I definitely feel the excitement. At the end of September a few Travel Belle friends … Read more
Visiting Tuscany With Small Children Can Be The Most Beautiful Hell On Earth
In planning for my Mom’s 65th birthday, she shared with us her desire to treat us to an all-expenses paid trip to Italy. She and … Read more
We’ll Take The Cologne (Germany), The Chocolate And The Beer Bike
I could say that I came to Cologne to see the Cathedral, the most popular sight in the city. I could say I came to see the Medieval Old Town or the remains from the city’s Roman Empire era. I’d be lying. No, I came for chocolate, the chocolate museum. While I was there, however, I found chocolate and much more.
Trying Out Tirana, Albania, with a Five Year Old Travel Belle
Despite it’s difficult past, modern-day Albania is just the offbeat destination for this mom and a young Travel Belle in-training. It is increasingly hard to … Read more
Off-Season Magic in Lago di Garda, Italy
In mid-March, warming weather rouses the tiny castle town of Sirmione like a drowsy debutante. I’ve chosen to visit Sirmione of all the towns around Lago di Garda because I have, admittedly, a girlish fondness for castles. And all too fitting, my mom is with me on this trip to see a castle famously fit for a fairy-tale.
Munich Day Trip to Neuschwanstein Castle
“I want to see Sleeping Beauty’s Castle. You know, the one built by the crazy king.” I told my friend.
“You say that like there was only one crazy king in history,” was her reply. She had a point. Not knowing how to get remotely close to correctly pronouncing Neuschwanstein Castle, I thought I could explain it in Disney terms and references to mad kings to get my friend to understand me.
Taking a Bike Tour of The Big Apple
What comes to mind when you think of New York City? For most, it means larger than life skyscrapers with bustling sidewalks and streets filled … Read more