There are only a handful of cities in the world that Natasha and I fell in love with instantly, one of those happens to be Istanbul. Ask any handful of seasoned travelers some of their favorite cities in the world and Istanbul will come up more than once. It’s a … Read More
Experiencing the Galway Oyster & Seafood Festival for the First Time
The plane touched down bright and early on a sunny day in Ireland. After a long flight from Singapore, we had returned, for a third time to the Emerald Isle. We had a good reason to return this time, the Galway Oyster and Seafood Festival. Last year we spent some … Read More
10 of the Best Cave Hotels in Cappadocia
If you’ve ever been asked, “Hey buddy, what cave did you crawl out of?” it’s usually because you’ve done something particularly crude or insensitive, hence, you’re a caveman. The few times that question has been posed to me, I lacked an appropriately witty and guilt-deflecting retort, but after a trip … Read More
20 Amazing Things to Do in Rhodes
Rhodes is one of the most popular islands in the Greek isles due to its cheap flights. Of course, it’s Greece, so it’s sure to give you sun and a great time. We love Greece and have made several trips to explore the different islands. Rhodes is packed with plenty … Read More
17 Unique Things To Do In Venice, Italy + What NOT To Do
There are many things to do in Venice besides take a gondola ride. The whole pensolon (municipality) of Venice is divided into 6 boroughs: Cannaregio, Castello, Dorsoduro, San Marco, San Polo, and Santa Croce. All have charming places to visit and delicious eats and drinks. Honestly, you would need to a nice … Read More
How to Check a Northern Lights Cruise Off Your Bucket List
The more well-traveled we become, the more we learn to appreciate extraordinary once-in-a-lifetime experiences. A phenomenon no person will ever forget is witnessing the northern lights, or Aurora Borealis. We’re lucky and have seen the lights on a handful of occasions including one massive geomagnetic storm in the Nordics that gave … Read More
10 of the Best Hot Springs in Iceland
There is no way you can travel to Iceland and not experience just a few of the countries best hot springs! Hot springs in Iceland are a right of passage and even the locals regularly use them. Iceland is filled with enough geothermal pools, geothermal spas, and natural hot springs … Read More
15 Epic Things to do in Crete, Greece
Looking for things to do in Crete? Years ago we were able to visit the biggest island in Greece. Traveling to Crete then was a Minoan dream that we had to fulfill before we left the Mediterranean. Three years later we found ourselves traveling the 260 km long island once … Read More
20 of the Most Beautiful Cities and Towns in Europe
The most beautiful city in Europe is a pretty subjective term, but there is no shortage of contenders. We’ve spent years traveling around Europe exploring its historic cities and charming towns. The continent continues to draw us back to explore more and deeper each time. Europe has us hooked. We … Read More
30 Italy Travel Tips to Know Before Visiting Italy
Italy may be our favorite country in Europe and definitely one of our favorites in the world. The iconic countryside, fantastic wine, rich history, and strong culture keeps us coming back year after year. Each time we have a new reason for visiting Italy. From the Alps in the North … Read More