Flagstaff, Arizona is the perfect mid-summer escape from Phoenix. By July, temperatures in the Valley of the Sun are soaring well over the 100-degree mark and air conditioners have been running non-stop for months. Flagstaff – just 150 miles north of Phoenix – is an ideal mountain retreat.… Read the rest
Both modern and historic, Frankfurt, Germany is a fascinating place to visit. The rebuilt old town sits just steps from the Main River and soaring skyscrapers surround the quaint Frankfurt Old Town. While we were Frankfurt sightseeing, we navigated our way through the city – admiring the juxtaposition of old and new.… Read the rest
Craft beer is taking over the world – and Croatia is on board with the evolving trend. Since our first trip to the country in 2011 – when local Croatian beer meant mass-produced lagers, like Karlovacko and Ozujsko – we have witnessed a budding craft beer scene materialize into something truly spectacular.… Read the rest
Dublin, Ireland is home to numerous iconic sights and historic attractions. The top places to visit in Dublin are clustered together in the heart of the city center, which allows visitors the opportunity to explore the city on foot. We have created an easy-to-follow Self-Guided Dublin Walking Tour that travelers can use to navigate the city…for free!… Read the rest
There is no shortage of places to eat in Split, Croatia. From fine dining to affordable take-away, visitors will find an array of Split, Croatia restaurants serving local Croatian cuisine and international fare. After recently spending more than a month in Split – both revisiting our favorite eateries and discovering new gems – we have rounded up a list of the best restaurants in Split.… Read the rest
After indulging in the craft beer scene in other Eastern European cities (like Riga, Budapest and Prague), we were certainly looking forward to sampling the craft beer in Lviv, Ukraine. The city boasts a high concentration of bars in the city center – and we were happy to find that several of the Lviv bars are dedicated to locally produced craft beer.… Read the rest
One of the things we like best about traveling is sampling local fare in foreign places. On our trip to Lviv, Ukraine, we were stoked about the food on offer. We sought out Lviv restaurants that serve classic Ukrainian dishes, like borscht, salo and varenyky.… Read the rest
Visiting Lisbon on a budget? The city may not be as affordable to travelers as it once was, but there are still many inexpensive and free things to do in Lisbon, Portugal. And, it just so happens that some of the Lisbon free things to do are also the best things to do in the city.… Read the rest
Montevideo, the thriving capital of Uruguay, is situated on the banks of the Rio de la Plata where the river empties into the Atlantic Ocean. The South American city, which was founded in 1724, is home to one-third of the country’s population and is the cultural center of Uruguay.… Read the rest
Punta del Diablo, Uruguay is a top beach destination. In the summertime (December to February), the town is flooded with tourists and backpackers eager to surf Uruguay and soak in the sunshine. Outside of summer, the village is a ghost town – and people seeking solitude will surely find it on the Punta del Diablo shore.… Read the rest