Few small cities can claim to be as beautiful or as historically fascinating as Toledo–and as it is located less than an hour away from Madrid, is it any surprise that taking a Madrid to Toledo day trip is a fabulous way to spend a day in Spain? More than 2000 years old and standing … Read more
Planning a big overseas trip–maybe even for the first or second time–and trying to put together the perfect international travel checklist to ensure you don’t forget anything before you leave? We have you covered: as full-time travelers for more than 4 years across nearly 50 countries, we are well accustomed to preparing for international travel. … Read more
There’s something special about Great Smoky Mountains National Park: no matter how many times we visit, we seem to fall a little bit deeper in love with America’s most-visited national park. If you’re looking for a great way to enjoy the Smoky Mountains on your next visit, consider adding the Rainbow Falls trail to your … Read more
Did you carefully plan a trip to Charleston, SC, only to show up and find rain clouds hovering in the sky and that you’re not sure what to do in Charleston when it rains? I can relate! I’ve learned how to navigate rainy days in Charleston by necessity, as it seems like every time I … Read more
Set on a barrier island along North Carolina’s Crystal Coast, Atlantic Beach will always be one of my favorite beach towns on the planet–and despite its small size, there are a surprising number of fun things to do in Atlantic Beach, NC! This small town, along with surrounding spots like Morehead City, Beaufort, Emerald Isle, … Read more
Savannah is one of our favorite cities in the USA, one that we’ll keep returning to for years and decades to come–and with so many incredible things to do in Savannah, GA, is it any wonder? It’s not just that there is so much to do, though: Savannah has a vibe all its own. With … Read more
With its otherworldly landscapes, Mighty Five national parks, fascinating slot canyons, and its seemingly endless number of state parks and other beautiful natural spots, Utah is, without a doubt, one of the most unique states in the USA–and nothing puts that uniqueness on display quite as well as a Utah national parks road trip. Utah … Read more
Once an obscure but mesmerizing riverbend view in a little-visited corner of the American Southwest, Horseshoe Bend, Arizona has emerged in the last few years as one of the most sought-after viewpoints (and Instagram photo spots) in the region. Heading to Arizona or nearby Utah and hoping to lay eyes on the beautiful Horseshoe Bend … Read more
Hiking into the Grand Canyon is an unforgettable experience. No photos or videos can capture the sheer vastness of the place, nor the overwhelming, almost eerie beauty that you can enjoy from any of the best day hikes in the Grand Canyon. While reaching the floor of the Grand Canyon is a bucket-list item for … Read more
Considering a 6 month round the world trip soon? We’ve been there! I originally published this blog post in early 2016, on the cusp of starting what we then believed to be a 6 month RTW adventure that would see us backpacking parts of Europe, Southeast Asia, and South America. Fast forward 5 years, and … Read more
Just a short ferry away from the popular Cliffs of Moher sits what is possibly one of the most interesting places in Ireland: the island of Inisheer (or Inis Oírr in Irish). There may not be tons of things to do on Inisheer, but there are certainly plenty of reasons to visit the smallest of … Read more
Visiting the Cliffs of Moher in Ireland is at the top of many people’s Ireland bucket lists, and it is an absolutely unforgettable experience! We’ve now visited the cliffs twice, staying in the area for several days each time, and have put together this guide to make your Cliffs of Moher visit even easier. Want … Read more
Looking for the best things to do in Zadar, Croatia? We’ve rounded up the best things to see in Croatia’s fifth-largest city! Located on the Dalmatian Coast, Zadar generally sees fewer tourists than cities like Dubrovnik or Split. However, this ancient, coastal city has a charm all its own. Whether you’re looking for a jumping-off … Read more
Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia (or in Croatian, Plitvička Jezera) is one of those places that simply defies words. Made up of 16 interconnected lakes that tumble into each other, one after the other, in a series of stunning waterfalls, the Plitvice Lakes were designated as Croatia’s first national park in 1949, and later … Read more
Planning to visit Auschwitz–officially known as Auschwitz-Birkenau, or sometimes Auschwitz Concentration Camp–on an upcoming trip to Krakow? If so, we’ve designed this guide to help you plan your visit to Auschwitz from Krakow, whether you plan to travel independently or via a tour. As one of the most infamous Nazi concentration camps, Auschwitz is an … Read more
Boasting medieval architecture, a fun, walkable center, an endless amount of (often very sad) history, and lots of pierogis, spending 2 days in Krakow is bound to be an unforgettable experience. Krakow was the second-ever European city that we visited, and while it was a bit of an offbeat choice for us at the time, … Read more
A funny thing happens every time we go to Paris: we tend to cross several things off of our Paris bucket list, only to leave the City of Light with a wish list of things to do in Paris that is even longer than when we started. That’s the nature of Paris: its layers are … Read more