… I will cherish this GoPro video because it reminded me to challenge myself more often in life…

Bistro Moulin in Monterey California is a cozy French-style bistro serving classic European cuisine, and over 100 French wine selections.

We have all heard of the Sonoma Wine Country and the beautiful vineyards in the valley but did you know you can also head to the Coast, kayak down the Russian River and stay overnight in the Redwoods? Here is our 4 day itinerary and my picks on where to go and what to do in Sonoma County.

Every April, I talk about moving to a warmer climate, as our winters in Chicago seem to last forever. But when May hits, the birds start chirping again, the trees start to fill in and the memorable smells of summer return – and we fall in love all over again. Here are our favorite ways to enjoy Chicago in the summer.

The new construction and the old architecture stand side by side – a beautiful representation of what we now know as Berlin. See how we explored some of Berlin’s most famous sites and sampled favorite local food in just 48 hours.