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04.20.17

Markets of Monaco

We stumbled into this market just before leaving Monte Carlo, and I was so excited because I love the fruit markets of Europe, especially France, Italy, and now Monaco!

The experience of holding fresh produce typically from a local farm is such a contrast from buying fruit or vegetables in the grocery store.  It also allows you to pay for it right then and walk around the market taking in the rest of the wares while indulging in nature’s candy!

We sampled some raspberries that were packed full of flavor, minus a lot of the pesticides that are banned in Europe but permitted in North America.  Have you been to a produce market abroad or at home, and if so, what did you think?

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04.15.17

Tea with the Queen

I’m a huge fan of tea time.  Which is why when I was in Dublin I tried to fit in as many tea experiences as I possibly could.  The first place we stopped was a little tea house called Queen of Hearts. It was so cute and tiny and right in the heart of Dublin.

While in Dublin and Belfast I rediscovered my deep love of scones, specifically fruit scones.  Which we indulged in while at Queen of Hearts.

The clotted cream in Ireland is so rich and flavorful that naturally I felt the need to use heaps of it on everything.  The tea was excellent, Earl Grey being one of my favorites, this blend was particularly full bodied and the flavor was not dampened by the cream.

I would definitely recommend popping in to the Queen of Hearts if you find yourself in Dublin, it’s worth it!

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04.13.17

La Maree in Monaco

This spot was so wonderful that I had to dedicate a post to it.  La Maree was a phenomenal seafood restaurant overlooking the Monaco yacht harbor.  It was our last night in Monaco so it was the perfect experience to be able to take in some of the scenic beauty that this small but extraordinary country offers.  We had several small dishes and each one was delectable, but I have to say I was a major fan of the dessert.  Although it took extra time to prepare it gave us more time to take in the ambience and when it finally did arrive, it was well worth the wait.

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04.11.17

Monte Carlo Casino and a Day in Monaco

We began the day with a leisurely breakfast and then strolled around the city exploring the beach, dipping our toes in the mediterranean, and then went to Nice, France for a few hours.

When we came back we got ready for a night out going to the very chic Yoshi for dinner after visiting the famous (and infamous) Monte Carlo Casino.  The casino was worth visiting just for the history and the architecture given that it was built in the late 1800s and remains much the same today.

The frescos on the ceilings and the plasterwork even have nods to the casino within them.  Yoshi was a Michelin star Japanese restaurant and everything we ate was beyond compare. The chefs were so friendly and the atmosphere and design were both works of art.  I definitely recommend visiting both Yoshi and the Casino.  Yoshi was connected to our hotel, Hotel Metropole, which makes it a great option if you’re staying there as well!  You can check out my thoughts on Metropole here.

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04.02.17

Adventures in Nice

Before arriving in France I discovered there were these fantastic antique markets in Nice, where we would be visiting.  We took the train from Monaco to Nice and spent the afternoon strolling the promenade, enjoying cappuccinos beside the ocean and searching for this antique market.  Just when we were about to give up, assuming it wasn’t operating during the week, we saw the street tents across the street in the distance.  We spent a few hours strolling all of the beautiful vintage clothing, handbags, home decor, jewelry, and furniture.  It was an absolute dream for someone who likes to antique!  We saw vintage Chanel, Dior, Lagerfeld, Louis Vuitton, antique french linens, beautiful fabrics, and some of the most unique items, like the vintage hand decorated toilet! We then stumbled upon the most decadent creperie, Ballanger, and overindulged on the sweetest of treats.  I also found this great vintage shop called  Depot Vente Luxe, which had lots of excellent treasures. I highly recommend discovering these spots for yourself, they were magical, and the market in particular reminded me of Midnight in Paris. You’ll notice I’m wearing a backpack in a lot of these shots, which is new for me.  I was never a fan of backpacks until I found this perfectly sized Cole Haan bag, it fit all my travel essentials, kept my hands free, and still looked effortlessly chic.

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03.30.17

Vintage Tea in Dublin

I’m such a fan of tea. Also of high tea. And double decker buses.  So Vintage Tea Tours was an absolute dream!  It’s fairly new, so I’m so glad that my mum stumbled across it when she was exploring Dublin!  As soon as you walk down the cobblestone street it feels as though you’re on your way to experience a cross between the Knight Bus of Harry Potter and a Tea Party with the mad hatter and Alice. Once seated on the second level we were greeted with a tray of treats and an offering of tea flavors.  I chose the rosé champagne tea which was light and fruity.  The array of edible offerings ranged from a sour green apple cupcake to cucumber and cream cheese finger sandwiches.  Then we were off and touring around Dublin viewing all the best that it has to offer from Phoenix Park to the Spire in the heart of the city, passing Trinity College and Temple Bar along the way!  All in all the experience was truly a delight.  Our host was knowledgable, friendly, and attentive, the bus was well restored and well appointed for a tea tour, and the food was fun and whimsical.

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