It’s safe to say that visiting the Pyramids of Egypt is at the top of everyone’s bucket list. Heck, it’s the type of destination that bucket lists were invented around. Like most kids I daydreamed about ancient Egypt in school, hoping to one day experience for myself the splendor of one of…
Petra Travel Guide: 10 Things to Know Before Visiting Petra
Visiting the Lost City of Petra is on most people’s bucket lists, and with good reason. It’s considered to be one of the Seven New Wonders of the World, and words truly don’t do this place justice. The entire city of Petra is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is carved almost entirely…
Island Hopping in Croatia: A Beginner’s Guide
Croatia is a vacationer’s paradise. Island hopping in Croatia along the Dalmatian Coast is on many people’s bucket lists, and with good reason. The small nation’s islands are home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. The crystal clear waters, hidden coves and picturesque fishing villages of the Adriatic Sea are the…
The Complete Travel Guide to Paris, France
To call our recent trip to Paris spontaneous is a bit of an understatement. We had been in Sibenik, Croatia for three weeks, and while we loved the small coastal city, we were starting to feel the grass grow beneath our feet. Travis and I were just one month in to our new full-time travel…
One Day in Dubrovnik: How to Spend 24 Hours in Dubrovnik, Croatia
By now the city of Dubrovnik is no secret, and the orange-roofed city on the Dalmatian Coast is on most people’s bucket lists. Made uber-famous by HBO’s Game of Thrones, Dubrovnik is a mandatory stop on any Croatia itinerary. While you could easily spend a week in Croatia’s crown jewel and not see it all,…
The Complete Travel Guide to Florence, Italy
Ah, Florence. As far as cities go, it’s the full package: history, art, food, wine, architecture… No trip to Italy is complete without a stop here. Nestled in the heart of Tuscany, Florence is the birthplace of the Renaissance movement and a cultural cornerstone in Italy. I spent a summer studying abroad here in college,…
