When I was in the Czech Republic, I had the amazing opportunity to visit quaint towns in the country. One visit in particular stood out, when we visited Stara Lysa, as it was the country home for my great grandparents. They farmed in the area, about 45 minutes out of Prague and certain aspects are still frozen in time. The…
On one of my last days in Prague, I spent the day shopping and enjoying the city at a slower pace. I was so inspired by Baroque buildings and romantic architecture, and wanted to reflect that in my outfit for the day. I was wearing a baroque strapless high-low dress from Urban Planet (similar here), my Rebecca Minkoff MAC bag,…
Prague is a beautiful city, but takes on a different effect when the sun sets and the castle is alight. Last night, we went back into town to have a light dinner on the border of the Vltava river with a view of the beautiful castle. Klub Lavka has a lovely terrace where our family snagged a riverside spot twice.…
Across the river Vltava in Prague, up on a hill overlooking the entire city is the Prague castle. It was the perfect way to spend my first day in the Czech Republic, and I was grateful that I got a chance to revisit the stunning palace grounds. The castle is comprised of many buildings, dating back to different periods and…
Like most European cities, Vienna has a castle…not one, but two castles which are exquisite examples of the Hapsburgs’ regal flair. Schloß Schönbrunn, or the summer palace of Vienna was a gorgeous estate with fully furnished and restored rooms in Rococo style, (Versailles couldn’t even come close to it), the oldest zoo in the world and gorgeous gardens. Schönbrunn means “beautiful…
