Now that we spend so much time in Italy, it seems a bit strange to imagine that the first place we ever visited in the country was Bolzano. As the capital of the South Tyrol region, Bolzano offers an incredible cultural mix of Italian and Germanic influences (you’ll see some references to Bolzano as its …
Planning to visit Madrid on a budget and wondering how much money you need to pull it off? Spain’s capital city makes for a wonderful trip: the city is laid-back, livable, and packed with delicious and affordable food options like tapas and churros con chocolate. As a result, visiting Madrid on a small budget is …
With more than 4 years as full-time travelers and nearly a decade of full-time travel blogging under our belts, we have experienced more than our share of long flights–and as a result, we’ve developed an extensive list of long haul flight essentials and air travel tips to keep our travel days running as smoothly as …
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 …
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. …
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 …
Here’s a silly secret: I love budgeting travel… and I also think that most guides to creating a travel budget make it entirely too complicated. I initially wrote this guide on how to budget for a trip almost 9 years ago, when we were prepping for what we were then calling a 6 month round …
Did you carefully plan a trip to Charleston, SC, only to show up and find out that 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 almost …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 7 years, and …
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 in Irish, Inis Oírr). There may not be tons of things to do on Inisheer, but there are certainly plenty of reasons to visit the smallest of …
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 …
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 and is a fantastic alternative option …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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Hi, we’re Kate & Jeremy Storm! We are full-time travel bloggers with an insatiable desire to travel the world and help you do the same. Since 2016, we have been following our curiosity around the globe in search of mesmerizing vistas, captivating cultural moments, and delicious food. Our adventures have taken us to 50+ countries, …
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