What one learns in a classroom is just a very small part of the learning process. The real learning starts when one crosses borders and travels miles for real knowledge. When you’re traveling through Europe, you will be visiting some countries similar to yours, and some that are very different- your trip to Spain … Read more
When planning a trip to Paris, most people immediately think of planning a trip to the Louvre, leaving the Orsay Museum as an afterthought. However, the paintings at The Orsay Museum (or Musee d’Orsay) are also among the most famous in the world. I will admit I actually prefer the Orsay to the Louvre, since I’m a … Read more
“is this really it? No…really? Are you guys serious? Is this it? I’m not getting out of the car” -My friends worried statement before being dropped off at the Grandio. We pull up in the dark of night to a yellow building with bars over the windows. A hanging tin sign in the doorway … Read more
Sintra is a colorful town hidden in the lush hills of Portugal. A short day trip away from Lisbon, Sintra Portugal is becoming increasingly popular among tourists for sites like the Castelo dos Mouros, the Pena National Palace and the Sintra National Palace. Sintra can be a magical place, but make sure to visit … Read more
Theres some moments in life where you question whether you are dreaming or not. This is one of them. Delicately hidden high in the mountains, Neuschwanstein Castle looks like it is straight out of a story book. It was ,after all, the inspiration for the sleeping beauty castle in Disneyland. You can find Neuschwanstein near … Read more
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
The great difference between voyages rests not with the ships, but with the people you meet on them. – Amelia E. Barr Traveling brings all kinds of different people together that wouldn’t have crossed paths otherwise. . You will find yourself sharing stories, tips and laughs over drinks with those people you see at a restaurant, … Read more
“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
There are several factors in determining which cities are perfect for twenty something travel. Which city made the top of our list? Drumroll….. BUDAPEST! Why is Budapest our new favorite city for twenty something travel? 1. The Good Company. Before I visited Budapest, I didn’t know how popular it was among the twenty … Read more
[youtube_sc url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6ZYQVsBl2g&feature=youtu.be”] Thanks to everyone for a great year! The travel video above features some of my favorite destinations and adventures in 2014, including Miami, San Diego, Boston, Key West, Route 1, Germany, Denmark, France, Portugal, Belgium, Hungary, Netherlands and some places in between. Feel free to check out some of our other travel videos here! Follow my blog … Read more
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
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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
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
“It tastes sort of weird” -a very inaccurate description from my friend. …..a second later I realized that “sort of weird” must translate to absolutely amazing. Lagkagehuset is a remarkable bakery with several locations throughout Copenhagen and their iced coffee is something out of a white girl’s wet dream. This iced caramel coffee … Read more
“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
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
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
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