SLEEPING ABOVE TOKYO : A STAY AT THE RITZ CARLTON

I’m not silent about my love of a great view — a mountain top peak, a lakeside scene, and of course, as the city gal I am, the bright lights of a city skyline. There’s something energizing about the cityscape… seeing the buzz from above and especially as the sun sets, seeing the lights come […]

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SUMMER IN THE CITY : A STAY AT ONE ALDWYCH

Summer is a loose term these days in London, with the last week having rapid changes in temperatures and sudden downpours followed closely by bright sunshine. Luckily, we were staying city center in the heart of Aldwych so it was easy to pop out and explore my favorite locations then duck in to shield from […]

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SKYLINE VIEWS & OZO COLOMBO

SKYLINE VIEWS & OZO COLOMBO | the belle abroad

The capital city of Sri Lanka, Colombo, offers a variety of activities for visitors with many incredible accommodation options. If you’re after the heart of the city or a shopping escape or a sandy beach stay, there is a place for everyone. With the city clinging to the coastline, a seaside stay sounded perfect to […]

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OZO Kandy : a Modern Stay in Historical Kandy

Historical Kandy & the OZO | the belle abroad

If you only have a few days in Sri Lanka, I would absolutely recommend you dedicate this few and precious time to Kandy. It’s central and easily accessible location makes it the perfect stop-over plus it is full to the brim with history and traditional Sri Lankan culture.Most of the accommodations in Kandy are small […]

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10 THINGS YOU CAN’T MISS IN MADEIRA WITH BELMOND REID’S PALACE

Last month I hopped on a flight to Madeira, Portugal’s distant island hovering off the coast of Africa. I met up with some of my favorite American grammers — Augusta Leigh Photo, Blonde Atlas and Passport to Friday— for a few days of fun in the sun, blogger style! You know, snapping a million photos […]

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