3-Day Berlin Itinerary
Berlin. Just the mention of the name conjures images of division and unity, war and peace, angst and optimism. While visiting the city, the horrific history is palpable, yet the mood is brightened by...
View Article3-Day Dresden, Germany Itinerary
Grand architecture. Hillside vineyards. Royal residences. A curving river and sprawling parks. The beauty of Dresden, Germany can be seen in every direction. Tourists often rush through the city on a...
View Article9 Scenic Viewpoints in Prague, Czech Republic
Prague’s Old Town is awash with an array of colorful and intricately-detailed buildings, many of which are centuries old. We strolled the streets wide-eyed; we were in awe at every turn. However, as...
View ArticleCesky Krumlov, Czech Republic: A Fairytale Town
Once upon a time in the land of Bohemia, there was a beautiful town nestled on the banks of a curving river. On top of a craggy hill was a mighty castle where the royal family lived. Through the...
View ArticleTbilisi Self-Guided Walking Tour: A Georgia Experience
At first glance, Tbilisi can be overwhelming. The contrasting architectural styles, the congested and chaotic city streets and an alphabet that is more beautiful than decipherable can all boggle the...
View ArticleTbilisi Sulphur Baths: Our Experience
Tbilisi, Georgia isn’t just a city you visit, it’s a city you experience. That means over-indulging in carb-loaded cuisine, accepting shots of homemade chacha (and trying not to wince as the potent...
View Article3-Day Warsaw Itinerary: A Sightseeing Guide
Warsaw, Poland surprised us. When we decided to take a long layover in the city, we anticipated spending time working. However, we quickly became enamored by Warsaw and pushed our work aside to make...
View ArticleVisit Mostar: 21 Things to Do
The historic city of Mostar, Bosnia-Herzegovina is both charming and complicated; idyllic and evocative. The first sight of the centerpiece bridge makes visitors swoon – but seeking out lesser-visited...
View Article12 Things to do in Makarska, Croatia
Makarska has long appealed to holidaying tourists eager to soak up the sun and party late into night – which just happen to be two of the best things to do in Makarska. The 1.5-mile stretch of pebbly...
View ArticleHiking Vidova Gora on Brac Island, Croatia
On shaky legs and with ragged breath, we crested the mountain plateau. We had been steadily climbing uphill for nearly two hours – one hour and fifty-six minutes, to be exact – but we weren’t...
View ArticleDublin, Ireland self-guided walking tour
When I think about things to do in Dublin, the first thing that comes to mind is pubs. We could have easily spent our three days in Dublin doing nothing more than downing pints of Guinness goodness (it...
View Article3 must-see temples in Chiang Mai Old City
Chiang Mai, Thailand is a sprawling city that was first established in the late 13th century. The historic Old City was once a walled city with gates and a moat for protection. Designed as a square,...
View Article6 things to do in Cairns, Australia on a budget
Australia was, at one time, considered a budget destination…but those days are long gone. However, I believe that every place can be visited on a budget and Cairns is no exception. Even if it is a...
View ArticleZurich Self-Guided Walking Tour
Our two-day detour to Zurich, Switzerland was more about meeting up with longtime friends than it was about visiting the city itself. However, that didn’t keep us from discovering the best sights of...
View ArticleDubrovnik on a budget: 6 tips for your trip
Dubrovnik – the Pearl of the Adriatic – is Croatia’s most visited city. Each summer season, the city sees record-breaking crowds – and as the number of tourists increase, so does the cost of visiting...
View Article6 Things To Do in Tbilisi, Georgia
For a capital city, Tbilisi, Georgia is not exactly teeming with tourist attractions. The ancient fortress, grand churches, many monuments and other Tbilisi sights can all be seen in a single day....
View ArticleSplit Sightseeing: Top 10 Sights to see in Split, Croatia
For many people, Split, Croatia is a transportation hub – a city to breeze through on the way to other parts of the country. It was for us during our first trip to Croatia in 2011. However, since then,...
View ArticleA Plitvice Lakes Winter Visit
Visiting Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia had long been something we wanted to do. The images of tumbling waterfalls streaming into teal blue pools of burned on our minds and we wanted to see...
View ArticleSpringbrook National Park Walks: 3 Easy Gold Coast Hikes
It was the beautiful Springbrook National Park waterfalls that prompted us to abandon the Gold Coast beaches for the day and wander inland to explore. The more we researched, the more we wanted to see....
View ArticleBondi to Coogee Walk: Everything You Need To Know
Marked by high cliffs and deep bays, the Bondi to Coogee Walk in Sydney, Australia is one of the most iconic coastal trails in the region. The natural landscapes found along the Sydney coast trek are...
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