One of my favorite cities in the world is Prague, but my favorite place in all the world is not that showy or exciting. It bolsters humble beauty.

With a canopy of green during the summer and oceans of colorful leaves in the fall, there is no place more endearing than the forest. And add in a sweater, chair, and a mug of aromatic coffee (and a cat!!!), and the stress of the world melts away!

I can’t imagine another place that could provide the same sense of tranquility or joy.

From an aspiring genetist planning to live in a flat in Chicago (and never drive) to my current reality as a working mother enduring a commute for life under a canopy of trees, life is full of surprises!

And even though my romance with beautiful cities ensues, every trip ends with a deep anticipation to drink coffee in the forest!