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 …
Hoping to spend one day in Lisbon, Portugal? After spending more than a year living in Lisbon, we have lots of tips on how to do it right! Sunny, colorful, and (very) hilly, Lisbon is one of those cities that is simultaneously engaging and relaxing to visit. With a year-round mild climate, lots of sunshine …
Planning a trip to Europe and want to make sure you know exactly what to expect? These Europe travel tips will help you prepare! We absolutely adore traveling in Europe–so much so that after spending more than 1.5 cumulative years traveling the continent, visiting most European countries along the way, we finally moved here! Today, …
When a city literally declares itself The Capital of Christmas, you know that winter has to be a great time to visit–and it’s true that exploring Strasbourg in December is so festive that you simply have to see it to believe it. With its delightful half-timbered houses, endless glasses of vin chaud (hot wine), and …
Visiting Colmar in winter is an absolutely magical experience, and truly one of the most festive places to be in Europe during the Christmas season. We’ve visited a lot of European destinations in winter, and can confidently say that Christmas in Colmar is one of the most delightful December travel options out there. Want to …
Wondering how much a trip to Ireland costs–and if you can realistically visit on your preferred travel budget? Figuring out how much a trip to Ireland costs is a bit of a perplexing question simply because of the wide variance of pricing across the country. In Dulin, for example, accommodations are dramatically more expensive than …
While Italy’s big cities are an absolute delight to travel in, there’s something incredibly special about all of the often-overlooked small towns in Italy. From fishing villages to farming communities to hilltop towns, Italian villages often come with postcard-worthy views, delicious food, and endless quiet corners to explore. We asked the travel blogging community for …
An Ireland honeymoon is the perfect romantic getaway for couples looking for a cozy and beautiful vacation full of quiet corners, beautiful, secluded spots, and some of the world’s best inns and (castle) hotels. In fact, we think Ireland is one of the most romantic countries to travel in as a couple! It’s adventurous without …
Despite its popularity, Ireland is a country that still feels ripe for exploring, where you might just stumble across a (sort of) secret viewpoint or hidden gem around any given corner. Ireland’s small villages, fantastic natural landscape, and beautiful architecture (modern, restored, and crumbling ruins alike) give the island a fairytale-like quality, and nowhere is …
Like so many travelers before and after us, we were determined to spend a night in a castle on our most recent trip to Ireland–and after checking into Belleek Castle in County Mayo, we’re convinced that a castle stay will be part of all of our trips to Ireland going forward. From the moment we …
On the very long list of reasons that we love traveling in Ireland, sampling all the best food in Ireland is definitely near the top. From hearty comfort food served in a dark, cozy pub to the deservedly famous full Irish breakfasts to potatoes cooked in more forms than you might have thought possible, there’s …
Home to beautiful cities dotted with terracotta rooftops, endless islands to explore, coastline so beautiful it almost hurts to look at it, delicious food, and a fascinating history dating back thousands of years, there’s no doubt that spending 10 days in Croatia is bound to captivate just about any traveler. We’ve designed this 10 day …
Beautiful, interesting, and easily accessible, Hvar is the perfect Croatian island for visitors looking for a fun and easy getaway from the mainland–and whether your trip is for a day or a week, there are plenty of fun things to do in Hvar to keep you occupied! We’ve visited Hvar twice and adored every second …
Planning to take an East Coast USA road trip but not sure where you want to go? We adore taking road trips in the United States, and for as long as I can remember, road tripping the US East Coast has been my travel comfort zone. As a child, I was shuttled from Orlando to …
Ready to plan a 2 week Europe trip but not quite sure where to start? We are Kate and Jeremy Storm of Our Escape Clause, and after more than a decade of traveling Europe extensively (plus some time living there), we want to help! Whether it’s your first trip to Europe or your tenth, there’s …
Planning the perfect Tuscany road trip itinerary is no easy feat–but it’s well worth getting right. If you’re dreaming of delicious Italian food, of romantic sunsets and Tuscan wines, of rolling hills peppered with vineyards as far as the eye can see, of hilltop villages and of Renaissance art, this Tuscany itinerary has you covered. …
Spending 3 days in Madrid, Spain brings to mind all sorts of adjectives, but for us, one always comes to mind above all else: livable. Every time we visit Spain’s capital city, we seriously dream about moving there. With its stunning architecture, delicious food, affordable prices, excellent transportation system, and an endless number of fun …
It may require several lifetimes to discover all there is to do and see in the City of Lights, but 2 days in Paris is definitely long enough to get a tantalizing overview of the city! If you plan your couple of days in Paris right, you’ll walk away with beautiful memories, sore feet, and–just …
Of all the cities in all the world, there’s none that have captured the imagination of several centuries worth of the world’s top writers, philosophers, and artists of all kinds than Paris–and as a result, the number of gorgeous quotes about Paris floating around in the universe is truly impressive. We absolutely adore Paris. Several …
Deciding whether to visit Greece or Croatia can be quite the challenge–especially if you love both countries as much as we do. Croatia and Greece are both home to crystal-clear water, interesting cultural highlights, stunning scenery, and tasty cuisine–and they both happen to rank among our ten favorite countries on the planet to travel in. …
I’m going to kick off this guide to the best day trips from Dublin with a piece of advice that may sound a bit strange given the context of this blog post: if you can structure your trip to Ireland so that you avoid taking multiple day tours from Dublin, please do. Here’s why. Dublin …
There is nowhere on the planet better for a road trip than Ireland–and this 10 day Ireland itinerary will show you how to pull off the absolute best Ireland road trip! After spending more than a month across multiple visits exploring Ireland, we’ve fallen completely head-over-heels with the impossibly green landscapes, the jaw-droppingly beautiful cliffs, …
Quaint small towns, beautiful beaches, adorable lighthouses, and even a few fabulous cities: there are plenty of reasons to visit New England, and it certainly helps that the list of incredible places to visit in New England is never-ending! We once passed a delightful summer living in Boston, and though we tried hard to also …
So, you’ve decided it’s time to visit the Emerald Isle–which means, if you’re anything like us, you probably can’t wait to start officially planning your trip to Ireland! Ireland is an incredibly beautiful and interesting country, and no matter where you go, you’re bound to find something incredible. This Ireland travel checklist is designed to …
Rocky cliffs, beautiful sea views, adorable villages, and small, winding roads: these are just a few things you’ll find when driving Dingle Peninsula’s Slea Head Drive, which is arguably home to some of the best scenery in all of Ireland! While the Ring of Kerry is crowded and the Ring of Beara can feel quite …
The village may be tiny, and there may only be so many things to do in Doolin–but the moment we set foot in this gorgeous village along the Wild Atlantic Way for the first time, we were enchanted with it. … And that impression didn’t change as we based ourselves there on multiple trips! If …
If you’re headed off to explore the Emerald Isle, there’s a very good chance that your plane is going to touch down in Ireland’s capital city–and there’s no better way to kick off a trip to Ireland than by spending 2 days in Dublin. While Dublin may not boast the romantic beauty of Paris or …