Travel Far. Discover More. Spend Less.
As full-time travelers since 2014, Airbnb is our go-to resource for finding accommodations worldwide. We have booked over 100 accommodations on Airbnb and have racked up more than 1000 nights spent in Airbnb beds over the last decade. As frequent, satisfied users of Airbnb, we feel very well-qualified to share a few Airbnb tips!… Read the rest
Besides the dramatic Dalmatian coastline, Plitvice Lakes is Croatia’s most well-known natural wonder. The chain of 16 lakes filled with vivid blue water are linked by a series of waterfalls. Streaming, thundering, and tumbling, the water has carved a deep canyon into the limestone rocks.… Read the rest
Visiting Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia had long been something we wanted to experience. The images of tumbling waterfalls streaming into teal blue pools was burned on our minds and we wanted to see the famous Croatia waterfalls for ourselves.… Read the rest
Hundreds of Croatian Islands make up the Zadar Archipelago, part of Northern Dalmatia. The Zadar islands range in size, but unlike their southern counterparts, these islands are mostly barren, with fewer inhabitants and attracting less visitors.
The communities that do exist on the islands near Zadar survive on olive production, the fishing industry and very seasonal tourism.… Read the rest
Wherever we are in the world, we seek out craft beer bars. We love learning the stories behind the breweries and tasting the unique local flavors. On our trip to Reykjavik, we were intent on sampling locally produced beer from Iceland (regardless of how much it cost!).… Read the rest
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
The autumn sun was already setting over Lake Ohrid as we made our way down the narrow, one-lane cobblestone street to our apartment; the soft light cast a warm glow over town. The grilled fish wrapped in paper that I carried in my hand was growing cold, but I wasn’t all that fussed.… Read the rest
Warm weather and sandy beaches don’t exactly conjure up images of penguins – the funny little birds are more often thought of living in cold climates. But at Boulders Beach in Simon’s Town, South Africa – just south of Cape Town –more than 3,000 endangered African Penguins are living on the sandy shore.… Read the rest
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
ipSushi, Ramen, Gyoza, Yakitori, Okonomiyaki and Menchi Katsu. If you are wondering what to eat in Tokyo, these 6 food items are a must! People who are visiting Tokyo for the first time can get a taste of classic Tokyo cuisine by indulging in Japan’s most famous food in the best restaurants around the city.… Read the rest