This is in Milan where I live. I used to go there often and it's the best gourmet grocery store especially for the ravioli pasta to make soup on Italian Christmas day as it is considered traditional.

Peck is this amazing gourmet grocery store and restaurant. It's kind of like an enormous Dean and Deluca -- elegant, yet rustic. It's the perfect spot for a power lunch.

Peck is this amazing gourmet grocery store and restaurant. It's kind of like an enormous Dean and Deluca -- elegant, yet rustic. It's the perfect spot for a power lunch.

The V.I.P. villas here have their own little private pools--not that the regular ones are bad. In fact, they look right out over the water. Hard to find a more glorious place than this.

My home - of course - is my sweetest castle.

My home - of course - is my sweetest castle.

Awang Awang means "floating in the space between heaven and earth." I'm drawn to the interesting architecture and the villa mentality. Also, this is a bit of an eco-escape. They are all about nature and preserving the earth. I'm guessing they also preserve your sanity.

Not surprisingly there aren't a lot of diving spots in Belgium, so someone decided to create one. Nemo 33 is actually the deepest diving spot in the world and they hold everything there from swimming lessons to weddings.

Definitely want to ride this some day.

Can't wait to take the kids on this! Especially since it was on Phineas and Ferb ;)

Great photo opportunities.

Need to finally get here with Rob. Thank you crazy volcano in Iceland for canceling our first trip!

The Grand Canal

Beautiful looking dishes . . . interesting, but I am a bit picky when it comes to textures and mouthfeel

Singapore.

fab

last year Scholastic Asia Book Award 2011!

I had a nice time at the aquarium with my girlfriend. A good date activity. They do have an amazingly large glass walled aquarium with two whale sharks inside.

best views-- bring some wine and watch the sun set (or rise)

This is an amazing spot, with the best views of the city.

Who doesn't want a little piece of Mr. Armani? Their cappuccino is insane!

Love this place late at night when the crowds have subsided and the little bands are still playing in front of the gelato shops.

Great history. Makes you think how lucky we are.

This was one of my favorite things to see in Paris.

Very creepy yet fascinating!

Paris death day!

Takes at least half a day if not longer. But ABSOLUTELY worth it. Make sure you do a guided tour. Well worth the price. We did Maximus Tours (good price, great guide): Takes at least half a day if not longer. But ABSOLUTELY worth it. Make sure you do a guided tour. Well worth the price. We did Maximus Tours (good price, great guide): http://www.vaticantou...miprivate/7… see moresee less

Get a private tour if you can! Straight to the front of the line

To believe the scale of the church, you really must experience it..