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…
Porto & The Douro Valley
Wine Not? Sipping deliciousness at D’Origem Winery Set along the Douro River, Porto is a lovely waterside city defined by its Medieval architecture, underrated, but oh-so-good food scene, and surrounding wineries and port cellars. Often overshadowed by its big brother…
Kaieteur Falls: The Jaw-Dropping Natural Wonder You’ve Never Heard Of And Why You Should Visit
Kaieteur Falls is easily one of the most magnificent natural sites we’ve visited in our extensive travels, and I’m going to venture to say that you’ve probably never heard of it. Situated on the Potaro River in Kaieteur National Park,…
San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua: Soaking Up The Sun & Traveling in Color
‘Sunset is still my favorite color, and rainbow is second.’ ― Mattie Stepanek Within minutes of arriving in San Juan del Sur, I felt a sense of familiarity, almost like I’d been here before. And in some cases I had. Reminiscent of…
Bali Bliss: A Travel Guide to the The Island of the Gods
If I were to write a love letter declaring my unwavering love to a destination, it would undoubtedly be addressed to Bali. It was love at first sight from the moment I stepped onto this glorious island and I have been…
Our Favorite Travel Experiences of 2018
2018: Celebrating an amazing year of travel As I enter my fourth year of blogging and look back on another wonderful year of travel, I have come to look forward to writing this type of blog post, as my annual “Favorite Travel Experiences”…
How To Spend 36 Hours in Bogota
In recent years, Colombia’s capital city has shed its bad-boy drug-ridden reputation and has gradually become a sought-after destination among many world travelers. There are many who sing its praises, and rightfully so. Bogota has quietly become an overnight sensation: a…
D.C. Dining December 2018: From the Marvelous to the Mediocre
“Good food and good eating are about risk.” -Anthony Bourdain Just one of many insightful words of wisdom from the late Anthony Bourdain, who never ceased to inspire and embolden so many of us on how to travel, eat, and…
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…
Top Ten Overrated & Underwhelming Travel Experiences Around the World
Lei-ing it down at Old Lahaina, Maui’s most popular luau Do you ever stop and marvel at just how amazing this world we live in truly is? Endless amounts of jaw-dropping natural wonders, intricate architectural gems, and mind-boggling ancient treasures that…