10 Reasons Why You Should Visit (or Skip) The Carnival of Venice
It’s the city on countless bucket lists, having intoxicated travelers for centuries with its air of mystery, romance, and Italiano come-hither-ness. Right …
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 …
Interview with a Local: Anne from Northern Ireland
The Emerald Isle was on our “must visit” for quite some time and we’re so thankful we finally made it. Some of …
Out in the Middle of Nowhere
Ever want to get away from it all? Leave the crazy hustle? Get lost? Unplug? Let go? Breathe for a minute? I …
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 …
Piccola Italia: Civita di Bagnoregio
Once upon a time, there was a tiny town on a hill that could only be reached on foot (or donkey). Way, …
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 …
Stunning Sunsets Around the World
Sunsets are juxtaposed between the ordinary and phenomenal. Around the world, people witness the glowing orb rise and fall at the horizon, …
Photo on the Map: Donegal Co, Ireland
On our roadtrip around Ireland we spent a few days exploring Donegal County, and it was a great decision. Zooming into the …
10 Reasons Why Lisbon, Portugal Is Not For Me
To be truthful, Lisbon, Portugal was never really on my radar. When it looked like we had a week to spare on …
Hungry Girl Seeks Food Markets ‘Round the World
Whenever I’m in a new city and the weekend is near, I open Google and search for keywords like, “farmers’ market, food, …
Photo on the Map: Florence, Italy
On a glorious, Italian afternoon, we caught a glimpse of the richly artistic city of Florence from Piazzale Michelangelo. From the hilly lookout, …