For our first New Year’s Eve abroad, we wanted to party in Madrid. The celebrations in Madrid, Spain are regularly touted as one of the top places to ring in the New Year – and we were excited to experience it!… Read the rest
Wroclaw Christmas Market: Best Experiences
Wow…just WOW! The Wroclaw Christmas Market is bigger, better, hollier and jollier than we ever expected. We were completely mesmerized by the sparkling wonderland.
As we were staying in Wroclaw, Poland the entire month of December, we spent night after night soaking in the spirit of the season at the ‘Jarmark Bożonarodzeniowy’ event.… Read the rest
Bergamo Citta Bassa Walking Tour: Self-Guided & Free!
Bergamo, Italy is a dualistic municipality with two contrasting centers: Citta Alta (the Upper City) and Citta Bassa (the Lower City).
While Citta Alta welcomes visitors with its medieval charm, Citta Bassa is more subtle. Although often overlooked, we believe the Lower City is enchanting in a completely different way from its more popular counterpart.… Read the rest
Bergamo Food: What and Where to Eat
To say that we were excited about the food in Bergamo, Italy would be an understatement. We were ecstatic.
As we prepared for our trip, we envisioned copious amounts of pasta, followed by gluttonous portions of gelato. We were nearly frothing at the mouth by the time our plane landed!… Read the rest
Self-Guided Bergamo Walking Tour – Free!
During our trip to Bergamo, Italy, we were absolutely mesmerized by the maze of medieval lanes in Citta Alta.
Like entering a time warp, we roved along the timeworn cobbled streets that crawl through the Upper City and lead to ancient architecture and cozy corners.… Read the rest
10 Best Things To Do in Bergamo, Italy
When Kris first suggested we travel to Bergamo, it was without hesitation that I enthusiastically said, Yes!
I had never heard of the northern Italian city, but the country’s lesser-known locales had consistently exceeded our expectations. (Then, I went online to find out where it was.)… Read the rest