Four Days in Florence: Art, Architecture, and Aperitivo

Florence—cradle of the Renaissance, home of Michelangelo and Botticelli, and a city where every street corner seems to hold a masterpiece. Our four-day stay captured the essence of Florentine life: art, architecture, markets, and meals that define comfort and flavor. We stayed at a hotel in the Porta al Prato area, directly across from Cascine … More Four Days in Florence: Art, Architecture, and Aperitivo

A City Escape at QC NY Spa on Governors Island

For Allen’s birthday a couple years ago, we decided to do something a little different: a relaxing afternoon at QC NY Spa on Governors Island. If you didn’t know, QC offers free admission on your birthday, which made it an easy “yes” for us. I’d been curious about the spa for a while—floating between the … More A City Escape at QC NY Spa on Governors Island