Nestled in the hills between the busy city of Lisbon and the Atlantic Ocean sits the town of Sintra: a picturesque city filled with castles, palaces and extravagant villas. It's the most read more
If you're planning a trip to Barcelona, chances are you've got a least a few of Gaudí's most famous architectural works are on your must-see list. Because let's face it: Antoni Gaudí = read more
Of all the cities in Europe, something has been continually calling me to Lisbon. Perhaps it's because I have a thing for coastal cities. Or maybe all the photos of classic trams and read more
A family trip to Italy sounds like a dream come true, doesn't it? Delicious food, a rich history, a warm, welcoming culture: they're just a few of the reasons to start planning an Italy read more
Without a doubt, Italy is one of the most kid-friendly countries in Europe. The weather is gorgeous, the food is perfect for picky little eaters, and there's a treasure trove of history and read more
Halfway between Florence and Rome, perched on the top of a hill, is the ancient city of Orvieto. Perhaps you've heard of it. Its location off the A1 Autostrada makes it an ideal stopping read more
You see them nearly every other day. Another killer flight deal to Europe. Ireland in the low $300's! Italy from $425! These deals almost sound too good to be true! Well, sometimes they read more
It was the night before our final day in Florence, and we were left with the task of deciding how we should spend it. We'd already ticked off all the most important sites on our bucket read more
They say all roads lead to Rome. So it was especially fitting that after 2 weeks of constant travel across Italy, we would end our trip there. We were preparing for chaos. Our Airbnb read more
Florence with kids...where to even begin? Let me start off by saying, I wasn't really loving Florence at first. We arrived on a late Friday afternoon and the city was feeling chaotic, read more
If you've not heard of Cinque Terre by now, I'm willing to bet you've at least seen the pictures. You know, the one's like this. And this. The picturesque seaside fishing read more
Halfway between Florence and Rome, the hilltop town of Orvieto is a well-known stop for tour buses traveling through Italy. But it was the quiet Umbrian countryside beyond Orvieto that we read more
