The Amalfi Coast is one of the world’s most beautiful travel destinations. This coastal paradise is located in southern Italy just a short distance from Naples. The whole area is brimming with blue water beaches, soaring mountain ranges, and idyllic […]
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TRAVEL AROUND EUROPE WITH YOUR LITERARY IMAGINATION THROUGH BOOKS
If you can’t make it to Europe just now, travel around Europe through books. The best books about Europe are the ones that will transport you there no matter where you are. Solve crimes in a dystopian future in London, […]
WALKING EL CAMINO FROM SARRIA TO SANTIAGO: ONE WOMAN’S STORY
Walking El Camino de Santiago is a spiritual journey for some, a challenging adventure for others and an exhilarating experience for all. The section from Sarria to Santiago is especially popular and for good reason. I recently interviewed Milagros (Millie) […]
6 MEMORABLE THINGS TO DO IN ASTURIAS (SPAIN)
There are so many things to do in Asturias, northern Spain’s lush green natural paradise. The best way to share the magical experience that is Asturias is to ask a resident to explain it to us. For this reason, I’ve […]
TAORMINA, SICILY: RESTAURANTS AND ATTRACTIONS
Taormina restaurants and attractions are around every corner in this ancient city, the gateway to Sicily. It is a great place to absorb your first impressions of this culturally fascinating island. Taormina attractions have been drawing visitors for centuries. It […]
TOP 16 THINGS TO DO IN GRAN CANARIA, CANARY ISLANDS (SPAIN)
I wasn’t entirely sure where the Canary Islands were, much less the many things to do in Gran Canaria, one of the main islands in the Canary Islands. The island of Gran Canaria was certainly a surprise. Here is a […]
ORTIGIA, SICILY: ITALY’S HIDDEN MAGICAL CITY
Ortigia, Sicily, Italy, spelled both Ortigia and Ortygia, is everything you imagine an ancient Sicilian town to be. It is a jumble of disparate cultural influences combining to create impressive architecture, a laid-back attitude, and food so good you want […]
9 HIDDEN GEMS IN AMSTERDAM YOU MUST SEE
Amsterdam is a very special city with lots of hidden gems. To make sure I don’t miss the top ones, I’ve asked Amsterdam expert, Valentina Djordjevic, to give us her impressions of the top attractions in one of her favorite […]
TOP 13 REASONS TO VISIT BUDAPEST
There are more than enough reasons to visit Budapest. To make sure we do them justice, I’ve asked Budapest native, Kata Németh, to share her favorites. With its rich historical and architectural heritage, culture, thermal baths, and gastronomy, Budapest has […]
8 EPIC, OFF-THE-BEATEN-TRACK ADVENTURES IN SPAIN THAT WILL TAKE YOUR BREATH AWAY
Looking for adventures in Spain that are unusual, delightful, memorable and beyond the guide book? Read on. We’ve developed a curated list of things to do in Spain that fulfill that criteria and then some. These Spanish activities and adventures […]
7 SWITZERLAND VILLAGES YOU WILL LOVE
Switzerland is one of the top tourist destinations in the world. And with good reason. I’ve asked Switzerland expert and resident Anna Timbrook to tell us some of the reasons that make Switzerland so popular. Her description of seven fairytale […]
20 BEST TRAVEL APPS FOR EUROPE, ASIA AND AMERICAS
Planning your trip ahead of time can make all the difference between a hectic, stressful trip and a relaxing, fun-filled vacation. That’s where mobile travel apps come in. We asked our fellow travel bloggers what their recommendations for the best […]