Our Favorite Metropolitan Hikes in Europe
What’s the first thing you think of when you picture a great hike? Mountains? Wildlife? Being out in the middle of nowhere, …
Photo on the Map: Tulum, Mexico
Shannon and I never thought we’d identify as “cruise” people, but a few years ago, on a whim, we thought we’d try …
Jaws, Is That You? Photo on the Map: Cape Cod, MA
There’s something eerily alluring about weekending in a place that openly advertises its shark-infested waters. Souvenir shops abound with half eaten baseball …
Photo On the Map: St. Croix, USVI
I didn’t anticipate cacti in the Virgin Islands, or a 5:45 am sunrise for that matter. I found both in Point Udall on …
Photo on the Map: Salzburg, Austria
Youuuu-hooooo…. Alpine mountains… I see you! When in Salzburg, Austria, there are just a few things you must do: 1) prance around …
Photo On the Map: London, UK
When I look at this image, an archived reel in my memory bank begins to play. Shift your focus. Notice something? An …
Photo on the Map: Ao Nang, Thailand
We watched the monkeys play with empty, Chang beer cans, accost tourists for handouts, and roll in the surf. An expert sleuth, …
Photo On the Map: Paris, France
From the observation deck on the second level of the global landmark, the bird’s eye view is quite spectacular. Paired with steampunk-chic …
Photo on the Map: Alberobello, Italy
I’m not sure why, but somehow the uniquely interesting Trulli of Southeast Italy is not very widely known, at least not here …
Photo on the Map: Vienna, Austria
Strolling around the lush, blossoming gardens of Vienna’s Schönbrunn Palace, I imagine myself promenading here 300 years ago. Inhaling sweet scents of …
Photo on the Map: Bruges, Belgium
Even on a cool, cloudy day in winter, the picturesque city of Bruges is a head-turner. Quiet and comfortable, you never get …
Photo on the Map: San Marino
One fine day, we found ourselves on a cross-country tour of Italy in a pint sized Smart Car. With our carry ons …
Photo on the Map: Balzers, Liechtenstein
Say it with me… “Balzers!” Ah ha ha haaaa. Probably the best name for a city. EVER. While Liechtenstein doesn’t claim a …
Photo on the Map: Seville, Spain
This was an absolutely gorgeous day in Seville, Spain. Along the Guadalquivir River, a wide, pedestrian walkway provides a quick respite from the …