Bellagio on Lake Como has to be one of the most beautiful and underrated places in Italy! ) I stayed at a small family-owned hotel on a mountainside in Bellagio on Lake Como, which can be touristy, but not this early in the season. It was the perfect time of year, because it was still… Continue Reading

My newest love is this original vintage 1960s sapphire and diamond cocktail ring! it’s set with 2.50 carats of pear-shaped sapphires and 1.25 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds! Isn’t it spectacular??? She called to me from the shop window in Hatton Garden, “take me home or regret it forever.” I tried to walk away—but before I got… Continue Reading

When in Rome (or anywhere outside of Denmark), shopping is high on my list of priorities. I tend to splash out on handbags and shoes, while spending more conservatively on clothing which only lasts a few seasons, so I researched ahead of time where to shop in Rome on a budget. Where to Shop in… Continue Reading

If any city is built for strolling, it’s Rome! Rome has a vibe all its own… it’s ancient, historically fascinating, overflowing with art, bathed in amazing colors, full of delicious food and wine—and ridiculously stylish! I started one morning past the back of the Colosseum, to Palatine Hill, then onto the monstrosity they call, Monumento… Continue Reading

I started the new year with a short holiday in the Eternal City! I wanted to stay in one of the most romantic hotels in Rome, so I booked Hotel San Anselmo, which Trip Advisor ranks as the 3rd most romantic hotel in Rome. It was a far cry from my last visit when I stayed… Continue Reading

It’s about time I got around to posting these… wouldn’t you say? I’m sort of indifferent to Stockholm.  It’s a beautiful city,  but very expensive (like the rest of Scandinavia), the shopping wasn’t great (no big surprise), and it’s not different enough from Copenhagen to make me want to revisit. As a tourist, I don’t… Continue Reading