There are multiple ways to travel from Amsterdam to Budapest. Planes, trains, buses and cars can be used to quickly get from Point A to Point B. That said, an Amsterdam to Budapest cruise isn’t about getting from one place to another.… Read the rest
15-Day London, Paris, Rome Itinerary
When my mom and sister revealed their zealous plans for their 15-day London, Paris, Rome Itinerary, I was curious how they planned their European trip.
To be honest, I was skeptical that they would be able to pull it off! Creating a 15 Days in Europe Itinerary to these top three cities is no easy feat. … Read the rest
One Day in St. Jean de Luz, France
We have heard more than once that the French Basque are more French than Basque and on our one day in St. Jean de Luz, we noticed it right away. St. Jean de Luz just felt French.
From their squares filled with elderly women all dressed up to chat with friends to the chocolate and macaroon shops that line the streets to typical French waiters.… Read the rest
African Penguins at Boulders Beach in Simon’s Town, South Africa
Warm weather and sandy beaches don’t exactly conjure up images of penguins. But at Boulders Beach in Simon’s Town – just south of Cape Town –more than 3,000 endangered African Penguins are living along the shore.
During our Visit in Cape Town, we planned a day trip from the city that would allow us to see the penguins at Boulders Beach in their natural habitat.… Read the rest
3 Easy Hikes Near Florence, Oregon
Hiking is one of the best things to do on the Oregon coast! Miles of trails stretch out along the coastline – and we discovered a few of the top hikes near Florence, Oregon.
Both state and national parks abound in the area around Florence, providing abundant access to nature via trails and lookout points.… Read the rest
Top 6 Things To Do in Haarlem, Netherlands
When we arrived in the Netherlands, we had three full days before we boarded our European River Cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest. At first, we considered staying in Amsterdam – a place that we love and one that could easily entertain us for weeks – but we were on a streak of visiting new places (Riga, Latvia and Tallinn, Estonia were our previous stops) and wanted to stay in that new-city groove.… Read the rest
5 Things To Do in Montevideo, Uruguay
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
Hiking Vidova Gora on Brac Island, Croatia
On shaky legs and with ragged breath, we crested the mountain plateau of Vidova Gora, Croatia. We had been steadily climbing uphill for nearly two hours – one hour and fifty-six minutes, to be exact – but we weren’t celebrating quite yet.… Read the rest
Free Self-Guided Walking Tour of Sarajevo Sights
As the capital of Bosnia Herzegovina, Sarajevo has a long history that tells a mesmerizing story. The must-see Sarajevo sights span several centuries – and are concentrated in the heart of the city.
We created a Self-Guided Free Walking Tour of Sarajevo to help other travelers see and understand those top sights.… Read the rest
A Guide To Visiting Prizren, Kosovo
If Pristina is the modern face of Kosovo, Prizren is a glimpse into the past. The preserved city center is made up of cobblestone streets, ancient mosques, centuries old churches and numerous bridges that straddle the Prizren Bistrica River.
Overhead, a medieval fortress looms on the hilltop, keeping an eye on the city of Prizren below.… Read the rest