Planning a trip to the Emerald Isle and wondering what to buy in Ireland? This guide to the best Ireland souvenirs will help! Like so many other things to do on the Emerald Isle, shopping in Ireland is an absolutely delightful experience. Between the number of unique souvenirs from Ireland that you can pick up …
Slovenia may be a tiny country, but it is, above all else, an intensely beautiful one. This Slovenia itinerary will show you the absolute best highlights of the country on a fun Slovenia road trip! Slovenia is one of our favorite countries to road trip in Europe: its small size combined with its wildly diverse …
Whether your idea of the perfect holiday getaway is to be surrounded by snowy mountains, twinkling city lights, or sandy beaches, one thing is for sure: there are plenty of unforgettable options for Christmas vacations in the USA that fit your travel style! In fact, there are many wonderful places to visit in December that …
There’s a lot to love about taking an Italy road trip! From admiring beautiful countryside views along the open road during the day to stopping at whatever hilltop viewpoint or seaside village looks lovely, to spending evenings in small countryside inns or perhaps even a Tuscan farmhouse, Italian road trips can be a dream come …
A complex, interesting, beautiful city is among the most remarkable kinds of places we can experience in our lifetimes, and there’s no doubt that the best cities to visit in Europe rank among the absolute best in the world. There’s something magical about cities: the best ones have a life all their own, made up …
From canals to cannabis, the Netherlands’ most popular city with visitors certainly has a larger-than-life reputation! Spending even one day in Amsterdam will allow you to sample much of what makes the city so incredibly special. Amsterdam, in many ways, is a city of extremes: the ornate beauty of the architecture dating to the Dutch …
There is nowhere quite like the great–and gigantic–state of Texas, so it’s no surprise that there is an enormous number of fantastic weekend getaways in Texas to choose from! Texas is (one of) our home state(s), and it is endlessly diverse, packing everything from deserts to cities to canyons to wine country into one incredibly …
Looking for the best weekend getaways in the south? From beach escapes to city breaks, and from hiking trails to adorable small towns, there is an enormous number of incredible and varied places to visit in the south. And, with the help of a couple of dozen other travel bloggers, we’ve attempted to round up …
Mexico is one of our absolute favorite countries to travel in–and after spending months exploring Mexico over the course of several trips, we’ve accumulated a long list of useful travel tips for Mexico to pass on. Whether you’re headed out for a weekend getaway in Mexico City, to Oaxaca to eat your way through the …
For several years, Mexico has consistently ranked among our favorite countries in the world to explore–and after our most recent return visit to take a Yucatan road trip, we are more confident than ever that it will never be unseated. Between the overwhelming number of interesting sights, absolutely sublime food, and incredibly welcoming culture, we …
The thing about visiting Becan is that despite the fact that it is now our favorite Mayan ruin site in Mexico, beating out even other top contenders like Ek Balam, Palenque, and Calakmul, we never intended to go there at all. Our arrival was a happy accident, brought on by the fact that we were …
There are near-limitless fun things to dream about and budget for when gearing up for a trip to Italy, and planning what to buy in Italy is definitely one of them! Souvenirs from Italy are a fantastic way to bring a piece of your trip home with you, and you can find a souvenir for …
Planning a southern getaway and wondering whether Savannah or Charleston is the right city for you? After visiting both cities several times, and after falling in love with the south over the course of a lifetime, I know that choosing whether to visit Charleston or Savannah is no easy task. Both cities have plenty to …
There’s no city quite like Chicago–and as these Chicago quotes show, despite the city’s many flaws (see: winter), it has a way of getting under your skin and making you love it. There’s something magical about the Windy City, a sprawling metropolis born on the banks of Lake Michigan that endures heavy winters, has long …
Beautiful views, comfortable train cars, the bustle of busy platforms, and the thrill of a new adventure: there are a lot of good reasons to travel Europe by train! But, for those of us who grew up in a place where traveling by train isn’t common, the prospect of train travel in Europe can be …
If there’s one travel bucket list experience that our home country of the United States is best for, it’s road trips. From small towns to big cities, from mountain ranges to deserts, from forests to plains, and from sea to shining sea, there is no shortage of epic destinations for road trips in the USA. …
Chicago is a vibrant city that feels very alive, and with the perfect 3 days in Chicago itinerary, it’s possible to sample the best of the city over a long weekend! The city is always on the move, and there isn’t an hour in the day that you won’t find at least 10 unique and …
Wondering exactly where to go in Europe this summer? These epic summer destinations in Europe–including many of our personal favorite places in the world–will give you plenty of inspiration! Summer in Europe may be crowded, but it’s also an incredibly beautiful time to explore the continent. While some cities may be scorching, the coastal and …
Europe is packed full of mysterious cities and secret landscapes that are the material of legends, especially for those of us who grew up an ocean away from the continent. Who among us hasn’t dreamed of strolling the streets of Paris when reading about the Belle Epoque, fantasized about exploring the Acropolis in Athens when …
Located just off the coast of bustling Cancun, Isla Mujeres just may be one of the most perfect beach getaways in Mexico–and the plethora of fun things to do in Isla Mujeres is definitely a big part of the reason why (but the sheer beauty of Isla Mujeres’ beaches also plays a role). This stunning, …
Nestled in a quiet corner of Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula, far away from the crowds of Chichen Itza and the Riviera Maya, sits the stunning Mayan city of Ek Balam and its gorgeous next-door neighbor, Cenote X’canche. Climbing to the top of El Torre while visiting Ek Balam and swimming in the cool waters of Cenote …
There’s something about beautiful, meaningful, or impactful travel quotes that have always spoken to me–and I’m sure I’m not alone in remembering spending days doodling travel captions in the margins of notebooks during school or work as inspiration to work toward the next big adventure. We’ve put together this gigantic list of the best short …
Beautiful, layered, historic Rome is one of our favorite cities in the world (and at this point, I’m pretty sure I’ve started at least half a dozen Rome blog posts in a similar way, but it’s so true!), and it’s a must-see for most visitors headed to Italy for the first time. Like most cities …
One of the absolute best things about exploring all the beautiful small towns in Ireland is simply how many of them there are. In fact, it would be easy to return to Ireland over and over again throughout your life, visiting different small villages in Ireland each time and walking away with new favorites with …
Nestled between the Netherlands to the north and France to the south, tiny, beautiful Belgium often gets overlooked when planning a trip to Europe–but that’s too bad, because even 3 days in Belgium is an absolute delight. Due to Belgium’s small size, it’s easy to see fairly quickly, but it packs a punch! Belgium is …
Whether you’re looking for coastal views, mountain villages, castles, wine country, or all of the above, one thing is for sure: there is absolutely no shortage of epic road trips in Europe. Over the past several years, we have absolutely fallen in love with sampling the best road trips in Europe, and have explored parts …
Trying to figure out exactly how to spend 7 days in Italy isn’t an easy task for one simple reason: with only a week in Italy, it’s virtually guaranteed you’ll need to leave some of your Italy bucket list items unchecked. That being said, you can absolutely have an amazing trip to Italy in 7 …
Colorful, compact, and teeming with beauty in every direction, Italy’s beloved Cinque Terre is an absolute delight to photograph–especially when you head to the most instagrammable places in Cinque Terre! If you’ve spent any time on social media in the last several years (or just picked up an Italy guidebook or two in the last …
Beautiful, mysterious Sicily, with its looming volcano, sparkling azure waters, and hilltop villages, is one of those travel destinations that I have spent most of my life dreaming about. After finally taking a Sicily road trip, I can say confidently that the island was worth the wait… and that we’ll be working our way through …
As the capital of the delightfully charming Alsace region in northeast France, there is no shortage of fun things to do in Strasbourg. We have come to adore this beautiful French city over the course of our several trips and expect to continue visiting over and over again, whether to enjoy long summer days of …