I wasn’t ready for Budapest. In 2004, T, my sister, brother-in-law, and I found super cheap flights to Budapest and decided to travel there on a whim. Being that it was 2004, Budapest wasn’t on many travelers’ radars like it is…
Amsterdam: Culture, Canals & A Little Bit of Corruption
Amsterdam. A city of striking contrasts that everyone seems to fall in love with, and we are certainly no exception. World-renowned art and history institutions co-exist with risqué sex clubs and cannabis shops, venerable and lavish mansions lie side-by-side with…
Venice: Two Tales of A City
Venice’s infamous gondolas all lined up and ready to sail through the canals There are some places in this world that are so utterly flawless that they could lead you to believe that Mother Nature herself hand-selected them as her favorites.…
From Lisbon, With Love
It seems like everywhere you turn, Lisbon is popping up on nearly every Hottest Destination list. This isn’t an accident, folks. There are so many reasons to fall in live with Lisbon, that within the second day of our trip, T…
I Said Brr…10 Reasons Why You Should Visit Iceland In The Winter
Winter is coming and hot damn is it cold. But not so cold that you should let it deter you from visiting Iceland in the winter. Quite the opposite actually. Iceland is a winter dreamland that is oozing of so much…
Salzburg: Music. Mountains. Maria.
Inspired by a recent viewing of The Sound of Music at the Kennedy Center. This post highlights a few of my favorite things… For such a small city, Salzburg certainly packs a whole lot of punch. This stunner of…
Athens: Ancient Meets Contemporary
Prior to our arrival in Athens, we really didn’t have too high of expectations for Greece’s capital city. We saw our time there as many others do: an obligatory stop and precursor to Greece’s main attraction: the ISLANDS. Our first…
Santorini: You Stunner, You
If there were a contest for the world’s most photogenic location, Santorini would win that crown in a landslide. With 360 degree views of the Aegean Sea, a striking harmony between white-washed structures and accompanying blue doors and windows, and staggering cliffs plunging…
Bavarian Alps: Believe in Fairy Tales
Don’t believe in fairy tales? Germany’s stunning Bavarian Alps region might just make you believe otherwise. This breathtaking area defined by its majestic mountains, green meadows, romantic castles, and staggering opulence is within easy reach of Munich and makes for an excellent day trip.…
Top Ten Things To See and Do in Barcelona
Barcelona will always hold a very special place in our hearts. Aside from Canada, Spain was our first international trip as a couple and was the impetus that led to our passion (read: obsession) for traveling the world. Looking back at…