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…
Colonia del Sacramento: The Ideal Day Trip
Eleven years ago, T and I were traveling in Buenos Aires when I approached a girl in my very broken Spanish and asked her how to get to the famous and glamorous Alvear Palace Hotel. You see, in Argentina, there isn’t necessarily a…
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.…
Singapore: You Were Born to Sparkle
Identifying as a country, city, island, and perhaps the cleanest place on Earth, Singapore is a sparkling gem. When the quote “cleanliness is next to godliness” was coined, I can only assume it was referring to Singapore. Seriously, talk about a…
Cuba: Know Before You Go
There are few hotter travel destinations for Americans right now than Cuba. The longtime forbidden fruit is no longer off limits to us, thanks to President Obama’s recent lift of travel restrictions. #thanksobama (umm, for EVERYTHING, not just Cuba). With a bit…
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…
To Cruise Or Not To Cruise?
Should you choose to cruise? Well, I guess that depends on what you’re looking for and who you’re going with. Many say that there are two types of people: those who are cruise people and those who aren’t. I’m here…
Thirtysomething Hours in Charleston
This post was originally titled Three Wonderful Days in Charleston. And yes, full disclosure, I titled this post before actually going on our trip, because well, how could spending a long weekend in Charleston not be wonderful? But that’s not the point. What you should be…
Oregon: The Power of an Hour (Give or Take)
Dear Portland, How on Earth did you get so lucky? Sure you’re charming, liberal, friendly and cool (sounds like the man/woman of all of our dreams, amiright?) and as if that wasn’t enough, your close proximity to an endless bounty of nature…