Between sapphire sky, crystal ocean, yellow hills, and blue mountains, sits San Sebastián on the north-western tip of Spain. The ocean filters into the bay and from the bay, the city grows outward and onto the surrounding hills. In that bay, rests an island where the waves break, with a single house on its top,…
Author: Heather
A Day in Toledo, Spain: What to See and Do
Toledo: ancient city of three religions twining and crossing across time. To step onto the steep roads of this Spanish hill town is to step back in history. Toledo is a city best seen in sunshine, all the better to see the intricate details of the buildings and the sun glinting off the river –…
Three Croatian Paradises to Visit
Split – This cosmopolitan capital of ancient times, founded nearly 2400 years ago by Greeks, gained its main attraction in 305 C.E. upon the construction of Diocletian’s Palace. Diocletian, an emperor with Dalmatian roots, left his mighty position in Rome to retire to Split and build his spectacular retirement home. Read more about Split and my…
First Impressions of Madrid After My First Week
To me, Madrid is a dream. And now – my dream is my life. I have longed to study in Madrid ever since I first met the city two years ago, and from the day I left, I have been planning my return. I am a student and a writer, an explorer and a dreamer from the…
A Local’s Guide To Venice: What To See And Do
This July, I visited Venice for the fifth time in seven years. Over those five trips, I have fallen in love with Venice, with her backstreets and her broad canals, with her crowded buildings tumbling against one another and her crowds. After writing my article, “Venice: Must Sees and Mystique”, I began to wonder what I…
4 Reasons to Visit Palma De Mallorca
Sunshine, sand, swimsuits, and salty tang in the air, Palma de Mallorca is a well-known spot for those looking for a good time. But beyond the famous nightlife and sunny days, what is there to do in Mallorca’s main city? Read my four reasons for making Palma de Mallorca a destination on your next holiday at http://www.huffingtonpost.com/heather-keleher/4-reasons-to-visit-palma-de-mallorca_b_10943536.html
5 Southern German Gems
Hello from Germany! For the past six weeks, I have been living in Reutlingen in Southern Germany, travelling through verdant country sides and rolling hills swept with umber-roofed houses and ruins of stoic towers and castles. If you’re planning a vacation through the dazzling south of Germany, make sure to add these locations to your…
Free Waiting for Sunrise Kindle Ebook – Three Days Only – Starting June 3rd!
Summer reading special! If you haven’t read it yet, pick up a copy of my first novel, Waiting for Sunrise, as a free Kindle ebook from Friday, June 3 to Sunday, June 5. This is a one-time, limited offer so be sure to pick it up before the offer expires on Sunday! Order a copy on…
10 Things to See and Do in London
London is an eternal city with modern roots; a city of pure power and industry, that rose and grew in times not so far from today through exploration, exploitation, and manufacturing. Today, London is a world capital with world-class experiences to seek – read about some of my favorite things to do when in London at http://www.huffingtonpost.com/heather-keleher/10-things-to-see-and-do-i_b_10048504.html
US Women’s Street Style
What is street style? The fashion revolution overtaking the streets? The grassroots process of trendsetting? The product of culture, globalization, or transnational trends? Read my first blog entry for WeLocals.IT at: http://www.welocals.it/u-s-women-s-street-style/