The world-class city of Sydney, Australia attracts visitors from around the globe. Hosting iconic landmarks, exceptional nature, incredible attractions and an innovative culinary scene, Sydney is a must-see Australian destination. Boasting more than 340 days of sunshine a year, tourists can enjoy Sydney year-round.… Read the rest
Hanoi is one of the top places to visit in Vietnam – and one of our favorite cities worldwide. The historic Hanoi Old Quarter is both bewitching and bewildering. Iconic sights, fascinating neighborhoods and poignant museums lie within or just beyond the Old Town borders.… Read the rest
Interesting. Zany. Nonsensical. Inspiring. Weird. Wacky. Before visiting Skopje, Macedonia, these were some of the adjectives we had heard used to describe the capital city. After visiting Skopje, Macedonia, we completely agree…with all of them! Regardless of opinions, we can also attest to there being no shortage of things to do in Skopje, North Macedonia.… Read the rest
Lisbon, Portugal – the City of Seven Hills – has an intriguing past and soulful vibe. Shaped by royalty, religion, the Age of Discovery and the 1755 Great Lisbon Earthquake, the city’s fascinating history can be found in the architecture, traditions and amazing Portuguese food.… Read the rest
Australia was, at one time, considered a budget destination…but the days of a very favorable exchange rate are long gone. However, we believe that every place can be visited on a budget and Cairns, Australia is no exception. Even if it is a jumping off point to numerous expensive activities, there are many things to do in Cairns, Australia on a budget while still experiencing the city’s main attractions.… Read the rest
An amazing array of Chiang Mai temples dot the landscape of the historic city in Thailand. It is nearly impossible to be in Old Town Chiang Mai and not have at least one temple in sight. With dozens of temples in Chiang Mai Old City, how do you choose which ones to visit?… Read the rest
Riga, Latvia is a city of cobblestoned lanes, modern skyscrapers, inner-city green spaces and a history that dates to the 2nd century. We were fascinated by how the city incorporates a mix of architecture, honors its past and welcomes visitors with an array of Riga sights.… Read the rest
Cobblestone lanes and ancient sights. Hill-topping fortresses and secret beaches. Secluded islands and hidden coves. Hvar Island, Croatia is a picture-perfect escape. Visitors inspired by beautiful places and eager for an adventure will find there are an abundance of amazing things to do in Hvar, Croatia.… Read the rest
Prague’s Old Town is awash with an array of colorful and intricately-detailed buildings, many of which are centuries old. We strolled the streets wide-eyed; we were in awe at every turn. However, as stunningly beautiful as Prague is up close, leaving the curving cobblestone lanes of the Old Town to seek out vantage points offered breathtaking landscapes.… Read the rest
Paris may be the City of Light and Love, but it’s also an enormous, functioning (and, sometimes, formidable) city. Packed with a multitude of sights, planning a succinct Paris itinerary is a challenging task – but no need to worry! After visiting the city numerous times over the last 20 years – and most recently spending a month in Paris – we have experience in navigating to the top Paris attractions and off-the-beaten-path gems.… Read the rest