Exiting the metro on our first night in Valencia, we navigated through the tiny streets of the...
Category - Europe
Madrid in 3 [Easygoing] Days
I don’t believe in “once in a lifetime” trips. First, “once in a...
1 Week: 7 Places to Visit in Portugal
There’s something about first arriving in a new country and falling in love with the first...
Unexpectedly Finding ‘My People’ on the Mediterranean
Prompt #12: Travelers meet dozens, if not hundreds, of new people on every trip. They may become...
Fireworks on Bastille Day
Prompt #7: Joining in a local festival, holiday or special event is a great way to learn more about...
10 Things I Love About Iceland
Iceland has been on my hypothetical “interesting/someday” travel wish list for a few...
7 Days in Istanbul: Hamams, Harems, and Mosques
This week, I finally posted about my travels through Turkey last fall. Yes, it was about time, I...
Books That Make You Want to Travel: France
I love finding a book that is so descriptive and powerful that it makes you want to see things...
Fourth of July vs Bastille Day
In 2006, I was in the south of France on 4th of July. Of course, in France the 4th doesn’t...
7 Days in Bulgaria: Veliko Tarnovo to Plovdiv
This week, I wrote about my travels through Bulgaria last fall. I loved Bulgaria for the amazing...
10 Reasons to Visit Greece As Your Next Trip – Opa!
Greece is the 20th most popular tourist destination for Americans. And thanks to the picturesque...
Exploring Romania: Transylvania to Bucharest
It’s practically Travel Tuesday around here! I wrote several posts this week about my...