Considering a trip backpacking Mexico? If you are–and especially if you’re American like us–here’s why you should plan a trip to one of our absolute favorite countries in the world. I originally wrote this blog post on backpacking Mexico after our first 6-week trip there–and we’ve since returned again, falling even more in love with …
I remember so clearly putting together our first packing list for Central America and Mexico. We were simultaneously afraid to overpack and afraid to under pack, afraid to forget something important, afraid of getting tired of hauling everything around, afraid of losing essential items… Suffice it to say, we’re a lot more confident in our …
The first thing I should tell you about this guide to the best things to do in Florence is that it used to be much longer. I originally published this blog post years ago, when Jeremy and I had wrapped up a magical month-long stay in the Cradle of the Renaissance. It was a wonderful …
Florence may be one of the most popular cities to visit in all of Italy, but even in the highly-touristed Cradle of the Renaissance, there are still plenty of (semi) secret spots and hidden gems to discover… which is extremely helpful considering that Florence is more crowded with visitors than ever! Florence has been one …
When it comes to appreciating the wildlife and wide open spaces of the American West, there’s nothing quite like taking a South Dakota road trip through the Badlands and Black Hills! With two national parks, stupendous sunsets, quirky small towns that call to mind the gold rush(es) of the not-so-distant past, roving bison, and otherworldly …
Planning to visit New York City for the first time and feeling a bit overwhelmed? After visiting New York more times than we can count and then living in NYC for about a year and a half, we have lots of thoughts about how the plan the perfect first trip to New York City! From …
With far-reaching views of the Italian countryside, two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, a beautiful town center, and an enviable list of things to do, Tivoli is enchanting to visit–and you can very easily take an incredible day trip to Tivoli from Rome! Most famous for its 3 villas (which are a bit more diverse than …
As we explored the best things to do in Perugia, one thought kept crossing our minds: “Why is this place so uncrowded?!” And, considering that we were visiting Perugia for the first time directly after the most crowded trip to Florence that we’ve ever experienced, we were very much in the mood for Perugia’s more …
The first time we visited New Orleans in January, it was an accident of timing: we found a good flight deal out of the city to our next stop (this was back during our full-time travel days), had been meaning to visit the Big Easy for years, and figured now was as good of a …
In a city where every month brings its charms, November in Paris manages to stand out. With its rainy, short days and notoriously gray skies, November isn’t an immediately obvious choice for an ideal time to visit Paris–but for the right traveler, it can be a delight. It’s a bit unconventional, but truthfully, November is …