Perast, Montenegro is an idyllic seaside village filled with fanciful tales, ancient architecture, stunning scenery and two incredibly quaint offshore islands. With only a handful of things to do in Perast, it is a perfect half day trip from Kotor.… Read the rest
Budva, Montenegro is a historic, walled city that sits on a south facing, half moon bay on the Adriatic Sea. The Budva Riviera, with beaches extending to both the east and west, is a well-known holiday hot spot – and it is only 25 km from Kotor, which makes it a perfect destination for a day trip.… Read the rest
Hiking in Kotor, Montenegro is one of the top things to do – and the best trek is along the hillside old city walls that lead up to the Kotor fortress. The Castle of San Giovanni sits at the top of the hill high above the city, serving as a protective fort for centuries.… Read the rest
Planning a San Francisco Itinerary is quite the task – especially if you only have a few days over a weekend. The city boasts iconic sights, delectable food and an abundance of fun activities. After visiting the city numerous times, we created a guide to the perfect San Francisco Weekend Trip.… Read the rest
Seeking out unique experiences is one of the best parts of traveling – whether it’s trying local dishes, discovering a path to a secret scenic outlook or partaking in a regional tradition. In the resort-ridden Mayan Riviera, Mexico, it can be challenging to find hidden gems.… Read the rest
One of the things I love best about traveling is learning the history of the place and the people. So often that means learning about their religion and visiting their houses of worship. There are numerous fantastic churches in Kotor, Montenegro – and visiting them is a wonderful way to better understand the history of Kotor.… Read the rest
When we decided to base ourselves in Da Nang, Vietnam for two weeks, we envisioned spending long, relaxing days at the beach, idling away our time by watching the local fisherman come and go in their basket boats. What we discovered, however, is that there are many incredible and fun things to do in Da Nang!… Read the rest
Da Nang is vastly different than most cities in Vietnam – and the most modern city on the Central Coast. The historic center sits along the Han River – and boasts just a handful of sights. To the east of the city is a long stretch of beautiful Vietnam beaches.… Read the rest
There are so many things to love about Amsterdam…and Dutch beer is one of them. We are not talking about mass-produced Dutch beer; we are talking about good Amsterdam beer, Amsterdam Craft Beer.
The Netherlands has a long history as a beer producing country – but it has only been recently that craft beer in Amsterdam has really taken hold.… Read the rest
With a gripping history and enchanting sights, Hue is a must-visit city in Vietnam. Twice serving as a capital city – first, during the mid-1700s as part of the Dang Trong Kingdom and, the second time, from 1802 until 1945 as the Imperial City of the Nguyen Dynasty – Hue is a fascinating city to see.… Read the rest