We recently wrapped up an amazing adventure exploring the capital cities of the Baltics: Tallinn, Estonia; Riga, Latvia; and Vilnius, Lithuania. We had so much fun on this trip and were amazed at how beautiful each city was and how different they were from each other. The food, the historic old towns, the lovely people we met along the way — everything was fantastic. We…
The capital of Estonia is like a storybook setting with its medieval-themed old town — and it also has a vibrant art scene and tech culture with lots of modern flair. We fell in love with Tallinn and think you probably will, too. Here are the top places we ate or grabbed a drink on our trip to this Baltic town. We’re real travelers posting…
Barcelona is an ideal destination in Europe with beautiful weather, fascinating historical sites, a phenomenal food scene, rich culture, and even a beach that’s in walking distance to many attractions. Here are our eight favorite things we did on our latest trip to the capital of Catalonia. We’re real travelers posting about our authentic experiences to help you plan your next adventure.
The Azores are beautifully remote, located in the mid-Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Portugal, but the archipelago is surprisingly easy and affordable to get to. With stunning landscapes, beautiful fishing villages, outstanding wine, and delicious cuisine, a trip to the Azores is definitely worth it. Direct flights from Toronto, NYC, and Boston will you get you there in just 5-6 hours for a lovely…
London is one of the easiest places to fly to from the U.S. East Coast if you want access to all of Europe. There are plenty of direct flights and fare deals for the savvy. Just be careful if you are flying into London as a budget strategy to save on airfare because getting to the heart of town — and staying there — can…
With frequent fare sales on Icelandair, taking the 6-hour journey to Reykjavik from the U.S. east coast is easier than many European destinations. From wonderful walks, to fine dining, to lagoon lounging, Reykjavik makes the perfect weekend getaway. While we sometimes spend just 24 or 48 hours on a weekend trip or stopover, we highly recommend spending no less than three nights in Reykjavik to…
French wine and cuisine are amongst the finest in the world, so deciding where to dine in France can be an overwhelming task—one that we were more than willing to endeavor! We found some of our favorite spots through a lot of research and a little luck, and we wanted to share our ideal itinerary with you. The best part of this journey is exploring…
If you’re like us, you don’t have large blocks of time reserved for world travel—which can make planning a trip to a gorgeous region like the Balkans difficult because there are so many beautiful spots to choose from. On this particular trip, we decided to explore Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and Montenegro—and we had one of the best adventures of all our travels together….
Portugal is one of our favorite destinations. This beautiful country has fantastic beaches, mountains and valleys, cities and nightlife, culture and cuisine. On our last trip we decided to spend 4 nights in Porto and the surrounding area, and we had such a great time! Here are some tips for what to do in Portugal’s second largest city, particularly if you’re a wino like we…
London is one of our favorite cities, and it’s so hard to believe we were wandering her streets, fighting through holiday crowds, eating street food and going to live music venues in December 2019—just a few months before the pandemic changed the world. As we reminisce about that trip and dream of international travel, we thought we’d share some of our favorite restaurant experiences from…
