Wow 2018 just flew by—like at warp speed!!! Here at Bella, we are already in full planning mode for 2019 travels and beyond—but I wanted to take a moment this morning, sit by the fire, sip some amber-colored hot tea from Paris (sigh), and reflect on how fabulous this year has been. 2018 brought rich travel […]
Sometimes you wonder if it’s all worth the hype…you know…the fabulous new kid on the block restaurant with a hip vibe… I’ve wondered this about Staplehouse for the last year (although friends have told me it was *that* good). Staplehouse is the hottest ticket in town in Atlanta. Reservations are unbelievably difficult to come by
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South Africa has been hot hot hot this year! I’ve been planning South African itineraries for honeymooners, families, and wine lovers. It’s such a diverse destination offering winelands, dramatic scenery, shark diving, and Safari…and it’s easily combinable with other countries to widen the adventure to Victoria Falls, Botswana, and the beaches of Mozambique. When the
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A few nights ago, we celebrated Junior’s birthday with a tasting menu at Restaurant Eugene in Buckhead (Atlanta). Junior has been working in fine dining for several years now and is working on his sommelier certification. Since he has never experienced a paired tasting menu, The Man and I decided to treat him with one
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Run Like Hell…the name beckoned….Run Like Hell through a haunted cemetery–the beautiful, otherworldly Oakland Cemetery just before Halloween?? Yes Please!!! Last weekend, The Man and I enjoyed a costumed 5K run through Oakland Cemetery in Midtown Atlanta. We’ve been exploring our new city as tourists in our own backyard and this seemed like a
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