Packing : Spain in Spring

Anyone in desperate need of some sunshine and warm breezes? I was longing for some vitamin D and our early spring escape to the south of Spain was just what this girl needed. The small Spanish villages were booming with culture and of course, tasty tapas and refreshing sangria. We arrived in Malaga with hungry […]

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Luggage Guide for Every Traveler

LUGGAGE GUIDE for every traveler | the belle abroad

Often the least exciting part of planning an amazing vacation is the packing process…figuring out what to take and where to put it all while also being practical about the type of travel you’re doing. Trust, trying to wheel a huge luggage case through cobblestone Venetian streets is not fun. Sometimes a backpack is the […]

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Atrani, Italy

Just steps from the tourist hub of Amalfi, is the small, quaint, lesser known town of Atrani. When I say small, I mean you will probably drive right through Atrani before you even know it. It’s a tiny fishing village built up through mazes of stairways and tunnels and what appears to be houses stacked […]

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Postcard from Ravello, Italy

A lovely 3 km walk from the small town of Atrani, Ravello is set above the clouds. Wander the cobblestone walking paths through the small town but be prepared for breathtaking views as soon as the trees or buildingsĀ separate. Aside from the views, Ravello is also well known for it’s gorgeous gardens. It’s a polished […]

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A Guide to Sorrento ITALY

STAY: Our Airbnb in Sorrento was perfection–> read more here. The short is amazing views but a bit of a walk (uphill!). Grand Hotel Riviera : again, fabulous views! I’m not sure there’s a bad view in Sorrento?! But this place is all classic elegance and highly recommended. Grand Hotel Royal : if nothing else, […]

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