From the rocky shoreline of Maine to the soft sand of Miami’s iconic South Beach, it’s safe to say that there is no shortage of beautiful beaches on the East Coast–or fun East Coast beach towns where you can base yourself to enjoy them! Whether you’re looking for a laid-back, kid-friendly town, a glitzy coastal …
If you’re looking to leave Amsterdam behind for a day to appreciate a smaller and quieter, but no less beautiful, Dutch city, consider hopping on a train to take a day trip to Delft from Amsterdam! While Amsterdam is by far the most famous city to visit in the Netherlands, it is far from the …
Malta’s Blue Grotto, with its bright blue water and striking caves, is easily one of the most beautiful places to visit in this small island nation–quite a feat for such a beautiful place! Its name comes from the otherworldly blue hue that illuminates the inside of the cavernous grotto that runs along the southern coast. …
If you’re dreaming of a classic spring vacation in the Netherlands that features colorful tulips, lively streets and markets, and of course beautiful canals, then planning a trip to Amsterdam in April might be right for you! I absolutely loved my spring trip to Amsterdam in April (which, yes, like just about everyone else’s, was …
Traveling to Portugal for the first time and want to make sure that you’re planning the perfect trip? After living in Lisbon as American ex-pats, we have lots of tips (spread across dozens of blog posts and counting) for planning a trip to Portugal! We’ve compiled this simple checklist for planning your first trip to …
Portugal is famous as a winter sun destination with (relatively) warm weather–but what’s visiting Portugal in winter actually like? Here’s a hint: you’ll need to pack a coat… but you’ll also be able to spend sunny days on the beach! We spent more than a year living in Lisbon as American ex-pats, and winter is …
Some cities are just so relaxing, and so downright enjoyable, that visiting always puts a smile on your face–and after spending one day in Munich, we hope you’ll agree that the capital of Bavaria is one of them! Munich always brings to mind the word livable for us: while the sightseeing is excellent, it’s the …
I’ll be perfectly honest: even as extremely experienced travelers who have spent years bouncing around Europe, we were a bit nervous about booking a Barcelona to Rome ferry with Grimaldi Lines. Why? Probably the same reason that you found this blog post: the generally abysmal online reviews for Grimaldi Lines, complete with a 1.5-star rating …
Celebrating Christmas in Bavaria, Germany is easily one of the most festive things to do in December–and this guide will show you exactly how! From what to expect at Germany’s world-famous Christmas markets to how to design your itinerary to how to get around, we’ve put together this guide to visiting Bavaria in December to …
Tempted by the cultural charm and natural beauty of the Iberian Peninsula and hoping to plan the perfect 2 week Spain and Portugal itinerary? If so, we’ve designed this itinerary for Portugal and Spain for you! Tucked away in the southwest corner of Europe, planning a combined trip to Spain and Portugal over 2 weeks …