Creating a Seattle Itinerary can be quite the task! Seattle is brimming with cool cafes, iconic sights and incredible nature. Spending 3 days in Seattle, Washington is just enough time to get acquainted with the city, visit top attractions and sample the local fare.… Read the rest
We had long wanted to travel to Easter Island – and not just because it’s the most remote island in the world. We were intrigued by the isolation of the landmass, and even more so by the fascinating past and mystery of Easter Island (called Rapa Nui by the natives).… Read the rest
One of the things we were most looking forward to while visiting Basque Country Spain was eating amazing Basque food…and we were especially interested in bar pintxos. The culinary treasures are a Basque region specialty and we heard we could find the best of the best in San Sebastian pintxos bars. … Read the rest
Before we even set foot in HK, I was dreaming about the delicious things to eat in Hong Kong. I fantasized about platters of steamed dumplings and bowls of steaming noodles. My thoughts ran wild over the onslaught of Hong Kong wontons I was certain to consume.… Read the rest
The Baltic countries (Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania) have a reputation of being European budget destinations – especially in comparison to their ultra-pricy Scandinavian neighbors. On our recent visit to Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, we found that our small budget went a long way.… Read the rest
With iconic sights, amazing Italian food and ancient ruins, Rome is absolutely a must-see European city. Spending 3 days in Rome is just enough time to see the highlights – but only with a good plan! Don’t worry; we’ve got it covered.… Read the rest
We departed the Postojna Cave train inside the hollowed earth and walked in the darkness as our eyes adjusted to the dim lighting. Outside, the Slovenian summer sun was already hot, but 2km deep in the Postojna Cave, the damp air cooled our skin and clung to our clothes.… Read the rest
When I first traveled through Europe in 2000, I passed through Munich, Germany three times…yet, I never left the train station. That European trip was a spontaneous one and a few missteps had us slightly zigzagging through countries. Munich wasn’t on our original itinerary, so we had done little research on the city.… Read the rest
Ljubljana – the charming capital of Slovenia – is often the first (and sometimes only) stop for visitors of the country. On our first trip to Slovenia, we were captivated by the magic of the fairy-tale city and, except for one day trip from Ljubljana to Lake Bled, we were happy exploring the city’s history and culinary delights.… Read the rest
There is no better way to end a long day of sightseeing in Tokyo, Japan than with sake, a Japanese whiskey or Tokyo craft beer. As luck would have it, there are a multitude of Tokyo bars where tired tourists can sip, swirl and chug.… Read the rest