Italy is one of my favorite European countries and maybe it’s the food, the views, the history, the wine, the people, the language, the architecture, or a mix of everything that keeps me wanting to explore more of this stunningly beautiful country. If you’re looking to escape the crowds in Rome, Florence, Venice, and Milan,
While Barcelona is known for its impressive array of tapas, it’s also home to some incredible wine bars – many of which also serve tapas if you just can’t get enough! Barcelona is an easy to city to discover by eating and drinking your way through it (between marveling at Gaudi’s work and relaxing at
Paris is one of those romantic cities that I absolutely love returning to time after time. With towering attractions, cute bistros, and decadent food, it’s a wonderful city to get lost in and fall in love with – especially on our relaxed Paris itinerary! But, if you’re looking for must-dos when it comes to things
Just because you’re visiting the Eternal City, doesn’t mean you have to eternally be paying for activities while there! There are a number of free things to do in Rome to add to your itinerary to stretch your vacation budget! From fountains to monuments, there are plenty of free things to see and experience in
In honor of Independence Day, we’re highlighting four awesome American cities known for their deep ties to America’s history and also known for their distinctive vibe and culture. While it’s extremely hard to narrow it down to just four, I had to stick with a theme and wanted to spread it out across the country.
Ever since I can remember I’ve been fascinated with Egypt and Ancient Egyptian history and this was only fueled even more after The Mummy (the 1999 version with Brendan Fraser AKA the best one) came out. In fact, I used loved Ancient Egypt so much I got every book on hieroglyphics I could find and
Escaping to the beautiful beachfront city of Barcelona? This stunning Catalan city is steeped in culture, history, and beautiful, almost otherworldly architecture thanks to Gaudi’s influence. While it’s a part of Spain, it does have its own language (Catalonian) though most do speak Spanish, and its own distinctive history and heritage. Enjoy the popular sites,
Rick and I had a wonderful vacation in Kauai a few years back while on the island for a very good friend’s wedding. Since then, we’ve both been dying to return to Hawaii and though we love, love, love Kauai, we’re both excited about exploring the other islands as well. The island I’m most excited
Rick and I are going to London to kick-off a big Europe trip this summer and our time there is unfortunately short and we won’t have time to explore the city as fully as we should. Fortunately, I went in summer 2016 with some girlfriends so most of our itinerary is up to him and
With summer hiking trips just around the corner, we thought we’d highlight one of our favorite hiking destinations: Rocky Mountain National Park. Being in Denver, we’re close enough for quick day trips up to the park for some hiking, but since Estes Park is such a cute town – it’s definitely a great destination for