Hot off of my summer trip to Italy, I’m sharing everything you need to know to create an amazing Lake Como itinerary. Lake Como has been a playground for the rich and famous for centuries, dating back to the times of the Romans. George Clooney, Richard Brandon, Brad Pitt… It seems that every A-lister has…
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One Year of Travel: The Highs, Lows & What’s Next
One year ago today, my husband and I packed up our lives into a carry-on bag and boarded a flight to Europe on a one-way ticket. As I’m writing this, it may appear that I’m more or less right back where I started – drinking coffee at our house in Tampa, Florida. But I’ve been…
Croatia Travel Guide: 10 Amazing Things to Do in Šibenik, Croatia
If you’re looking for Croatia without the crowds, then Šibenik is your spot. While most visitors to Croatia flock south to Dubrovnik and Split, there’s so much more to the small Balkan nation than meets the eye. Located about an hour north of Split, Šibenik is true a hidden gem. It feels local and authentic,…
Amsterdam Travel Guide: 8 Essential Things to Do in Amsterdam
Amsterdam is a cornerstone stop on many European adventures, and with good reason. There are so many amazing things to do in Amsterdam, and this travel guide features the essential activities for a first-time visitor to the city. We arrived in the Netherlands this summer with plans to meet up with friends, fresh off of…
A Beginner’s Guide to Visiting Budapest, Hungary
Budapest might just be one of the most underrated cities in Europe. It feels a little like Paris – beautiful baroque architecture, bustling squares, the opera – but less gentrified. There’s a certain grit about the city, the result of a place that has survived hardships, fallen monarchies and a Nazi occupation….
Lisbon Travel Guide: How to Spend 4 Days in Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon, Portugal is a city that has been high on my travel wishlist for years. and despite making the rounds to most of the big spots in Europe, I had yet to go. We spent 4 days in the Lisbon this fall, and I’ve created this itinerary to help guide your trip through this amazing…
