Mechelen Belgium: A Day Trip From Brussels

  About an hour from Brussels, you will find the vibrant, yet traditional town of Mechelen Belgium. Adorned with bushels of flowers, Mechelen is a small cozy spot with a lot to offer.  The streets are filled with old-style Flemish architecture and intersected by canals and charming river boats.   Head past the colorful 16th … Read more

2 Weeks in Thailand Itinerary: Bangkok, Koh Phi Phi, Phangan, Chiang Mai

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  In the midst of planning my trip to Southeast Asia, I began to search for a useful itinerary for 2 weeks in Thailand that would help me piece together my vacation. I was really looking for a dummy proof guide that included detailed information on places to visit and transportation from one place to … Read more

10 Tips for Your First Time at Oktoberfest

  “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” –Benjamin Franklin   Oktoberfest is the world’s largest funfair, serving around 1.8 million gallons of beer a year. If you’re attending this festival for your first time, read up on our top 10 tips below.   1. Bring cash. Beers at … Read more

10 Quintessential Things to do in Copenhagen

Copenhagen is clean, safe, and relatively easy to get to know. All of the locals speak superb English and the town seems small and easy to get around. Many people don’t know the first thing on their agenda when they book a trip to Copenhagen, since it doesn’t have near the popularity as many other European … Read more

What To Expect at a Budapest Bath Party

  Budapest is famous for it’s thermal baths. What most people don’t know about is, their famous bath parties. The most popular Budapest bath parties are hosted at the Szechenyi Baths in the summer and the Lukacs baths in the spring, fall and winter. I visited Budapest in late September, which is still considered “summer” so … Read more

One Day in Brussels

In Brussels, everything is easy. It’s not a very big city, and the people are very quiet and warm. – Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt   Only have one day in Brussels? No worries!   Although Brussels is the capital of Belgium and the capital of the entire E.U.,  it still has a small town feel.  Most of the … Read more

So..What is Amsterdam Really Like?

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“Amsterdam is the scariest place ever” – .5 days into the trip What is Amsterdam really like? Its scary.   Amsterdam is scary, but not for the reasons you may think. For a city that’s known for the legal use of marijuana and prostitution, you would think that we would be scared of crime or drugs. … Read more

Long Weekend in Paris: Here’s What You Can See

  I was granted a long weekend in Paris when I ended up with work meetings in Europe following a conference.  With a city the size of Paris, most people wouldn’t schedule only 3 days there, but this is the hand I was dealt. But no worries, because you can actually see a ton with a long … Read more

La Cordonnerie: The Best Restaurant in Paris?

When someone from Paris recommends a French restaurant, you know it’s going to be good. La Cordonnerie is a cozy French restaurant on Rue Saint Roch with an amazing atmosphere. As you step in La Cordonnerie, you will feel like you are stepping into someones kitchen.   It is an old charming building with the original wooden … Read more

9 Things to do in Marrakech For First Timers

    …already madly in love with Morocco, have been here a few short hours and already have a henna tattoo, want everything from the souks and know I want to live in a Riad back in the states   It’s hard to navigate through such a crazy city full of culture and excitement when … Read more

Venice Quotes: Our 10 Favorite Quotes About Venice

  Venice has been a place of romantic enchantment for travelers since it began to exist.  Visitors are repeatedly hit with a sense of wonderment and appreciation upon leaving, only to attempt to explain how the city of water made them feel…which brings us to our 10 favorite Venice quotes:   If I could live … Read more

Switzerland Quotes- Our 13 Best Quotes About Switzerland

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  The rugged nature and pure beauty of Switzerland is enough to take anyone’s breath away. Looking for Switzerland quotes to express how you feel? We have you covered!   Our collection of Switzerland Quotes: “Internationally, I love going to Switzerland. I went there many times for shooting and loved the Alps, the tranquility, cleanliness, … Read more

A Severa: Experience True Fado, Lisbon Portugal

  While traveling through foreign countries, I believe the best way to find out what to do, see or eat, is to ask the locals. I was in a crazy taxi ride (those who have been to Lisbon can probably relate) and the cab driver filled me in about his love for traditional Portuguese music … Read more

Top 9 Things to Do in Lisbon Portugal

I’ve got two places I like to be. Portugal is one. -Cliff Richards In this day and age, we all get a little overwhelmed trying to narrow down the sights we want to see and the activities we want to experience when visiting a new foreign city. If you’re visiting Portugal soon and looking for the … Read more

Cesky Krumlov: A Photo Diary

A little over 2 hours from Prague, you can find the second biggest castle complex in the Czech Republic, Cesky Krumlov. Cesky Krumlov is an amusing labyrinth like town in Southern Bohemia, focused around the colorful Cesky Krumlov Castle. The entire town of Cesky Krumlov is absolutely adorable, from the Renaissance and baroque buildings to the riverside bars … Read more

Kayaking Bio Bay: Fajardo Puerto Rico

  The first thing you notice is the wake — a luminous, emerald path of foam lingering below the stern. About 45 minutes from the El Yunque National Rainforest, you can find the small town of Fajardo, which is home to one of the few Bioluminescent Lagoons in the world. Fajardo is known for it’s … Read more

Yosemite National Park: Hiking The Upper Falls Trail

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    Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What A Ride!”   Yosemite National Park is one of those … Read more