A few years ago, I read the book, “The Winemaker’s Wife” by Kristin Harmel, a work of fiction set during WWII in Champagne. While I love champagne, both the taste of it and its celebratory essence, I didn’t know much about its production, let alone the storied […] The post An October Weekend in Champagne appeared first on The A-Lyst: A Boston-based Lifestyle Blog by Alyssa Stevens ..read more

As soon as we embarked on our drive from the airport through the breathtaking Tuscan hills, I knew that our first trip to Tuscany would certainly not be our last. We chose the outskirts of ancient city of Volterra and San Gimignano wine region as […] The post Under the Tuscan Sun appeared first on The A-Lyst: A Boston-based Lifestyle Blog by Alyssa Stevens ..read more

Edinburgh is a city whose mystical beauty and history captured my heart. We spent a long weekend covering ground across the city and taking in its Scottish charm. With plaid shops on every corner of the Royal Mile, haggis as a staple on most menus, and […] The post A Weekend in Edinburgh Scotland appeared first on The A-Lyst: A Boston-based Lifestyle Blog by Alyssa Stevens ..read more

During my month-long stay in Ireland, we spent a weekend exploring the western countryside, which was a highlight of my time in the country. After traveling from Dublin south to Blarney and Cobh and then west to Killarney, we took a scenic drive along the Dingle […] The post Exploring the Ring of Kerry appeared first on The A-Lyst: A Boston-based Lifestyle Blog by Alyssa Stevens ..read more

When the integrated marketing agency I work for offered the chance to work abroad for a month from our Dublin office, I jumped at the opportunity. I have always regretted that I did not elect to study abroad during college, so I was eager to […] The post An Adventure to the Dingle Peninsula (with Stops in Cobh and Blarney) appeared first on The A-Lyst: A Boston-based Lifestyle Blog by Alyssa Stevens ..read more

When the integrated marketing agency I work for offered the chance to work abroad for a month from our Dublin office, I jumped at the opportunity. Not studying abroad in college has long been a regret of mine and this felt like a second chance […] The post An Adventure to the Dingle Pennisula (with Stops in Cobh and Blarney) appeared first on The A-Lyst: A Boston-based Lifestyle Blog by Alyssa Stevens ..read more

As someone who is captivated by all things French, it’s not surprising that I adore the South of France. We’ve been lucky enough to visit several times over the last few years and it’s become a destination that I look forward to returning to again […] The post A Summer Getaway to Saint-Tropez appeared first on The A-Lyst: A Boston-based Lifestyle Blog by Alyssa Stevens ..read more

Portugal had been on my list to visit for many years, and in June, we finally made our way to Lisbon and then down to the coastal Algarve region. In many ways, Portugal feels highly underrated. It’s often a place people choose to go after […] The post A Trip to Lisbon and The Algarve appeared first on The A-Lyst: A Boston-based Lifestyle Blog by Alyssa Stevens ..read more

Paris has always had my heart. There are some places that you are just inexplicably drawn to, and for me, Paris is one of them. The architecture, the history, the shopping and fashion, the quaint streets…I could visit countless times and still discover something new. […] The post A Summer Weekend in Paris appeared first on The A-Lyst: A Boston-based Lifestyle Blog by Alyssa Stevens ..read more

If you’re a hotel lover like I am, then Twin Farms in Barnard Vermont, is probably on your travel wish list. We made a trip to visit this all-inclusive Relais & Chateaux property in early January for my birthday and it was a magical snowy […] The post A Winter Getaway to Twin Farms appeared first on The A-Lyst: A Boston-based Lifestyle Blog by Alyssa Stevens ..read more