Planning a New York itinerary is no easy feat – choosing from the incredible number of sights, many things to do and endless options of delicious food can be overwhelming. And, as New York City is ranked as one of the most expensive cities in the United States, visiting NYC on a budget can add even more anxiety to the planning process.… Read the rest
We only had two full days in Seville, Spain but we quickly got ourselves acquainted with the atmospheric town. In addition to seeking out the Seville sights – we made time to enjoy the ambiance of the time-worn neighborhoods in Seville.… Read the rest
Spain is a large country (roughly the same size as Texas and half the size of the UK) that features varied landscapes, vibrant cities and incredible cuisine. With so much to see, it can be difficult to start planning a vacation to Spain!… Read the rest
One of the things we were most looking forward to while visiting Basque Country was eating Basque food…and we were especially interested in bar pintxos. The culinary treasures are a regional specialty and we heard we could find the best of the best in San Sebastian pintxos bars.
If you are wondering, “What are pintxos?… Read the rest
Charming. Lovely. Appealing. Enchanting. These are just a few adjectives that could be used to describe the peninsula town of Piran, one of the best coastal cities in Slovenia. Situated between Italy and Croatia on the Slovenia Adriatic Coast, the town of Piran is surrounded on three sides by the tranquil turquoise sea.… Read the rest
The historic town of Zadar, Croatia sits proudly on a peninsula in the Adriatic Sea. The city’s once-necessary defensive walls still encircle most of the town. Inside the fortifications is a blend of old and new – from well-preserved Roman ruins to state-of-the-art technological displays.… Read the rest
When we made plans to go to Rome, the purpose wasn’t to take in the sights or to immerse ourselves into the culture. We were going for one reason: to meet my mom and sister. It wasn’t our first time city sightseeing Rome, but it was for them.… Read the rest
Ljubljana – the charming capital of Slovenia – is often the first (and sometimes only) stop for tourists and 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 trip from Ljubljana to Lake Bled, we were content exploring the history and culinary treasures without wandering beyond the city limits.… Read the rest
During our visit to Portugal, the Lisbon hills gave us a workout, but the reward (besides burning up all the calories from the wine and custard tarts) were the scenic Lisbon viewpoints showing us the brightly colored city from different angles.… Read the rest
Of the 1,200 islands that dot the Adriatic Sea along Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast, Hvar Island is the most famous. The island – Hvar Town, specifically – has long been known as a glamorous destination for posh party-goers, celebrities and uber-rich yacht owners.… Read the rest