The tiny village of Vals may not have been on our Europe bucket list, but it is undeniable it will be a highlight of our trip to the Alps. The famed baths, Therme Vals baths, and the appeal of a luxury resort at the 7132 Hotel drew us to one of our favorite destinations in…
Mont-Saint-Michel is a highlight for any trip to France, and Europe for that matter. The historical abbey-topped island sits in a picturesque bay and feels more at home in a fairytale than in reality. The abbey was founded in 966 and holds a claim that the archangel Michel has a role in its founding. For…
Looking for the best hikes in Ireland? Ireland boasts some of the most undisturbed and remote natural scenery in the world, with a diverse range of mountain ranges, lush, sweeping hillsides, ancient rock formations, and rough crashing shorelines. With this wealth of natural resources to choose from, it stands to reason that Ireland is a…
We just finished our first of many Mediterranean vacations sailing along the Turkish coast. Our journey began in Marmaris, Turkey with MedSea Yachts and over the course of a week we had an experience that we can add to our list of things to do before you die. Our week-long sailing along the coast of…
Cyprus is the third most populous island in the Mediterranean and is known for just about everything, including Crusader history, ancient history, and even a little bit of modern history. It’s a historic place – with beaches to boot. But knowing the best time of year to visit Cyprus can be tricky. Think it’s all…
There is rarely a destination that is only for one type of tourist, but some go beyond. The Croatian island of Hvar seems to deliver on almost all levels. There are some fantastic things to do in Hvar, and you definitely won’t be disappointed with the number of choices here. It is a posh island…
What’s it like to travel to Norway in the winter? Fantastic! We know a lot of people gripe about wintertime and look forward to summer, but over the years, winter has become one of our favorite seasons of the year to travel. So, why would someone want to head to a Nordic Country and the…
It’s hard to find a better option than the BMW iX xDrive40 to hit the open road with and explore new places. With Oslo as a base and excellent electric vehicle, we couldn’t think of a better way to explore Norway. The only way to make a road trip to explore new places better is…
We flew into Latvia in late September. Fall time in the Baltics, it can’t be that cold…or so we thought. Over the past few months, we had saved and stocked up on expensive outdoor equipment to prepare for wintertime in Europe. I didn’t think I’d be breaking out the Patagonia jacket until at least November….
A trip to Zermatt is on many people’s Switzerland bucket lists. It’s one of the best places to visit in Switzerland, known for its endless adventure activities and, of course, one of the most iconic mountains in the world. We’ve had the pleasure of visiting twice now. Once in the winter and in the summer,…
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