As soon as January rolls around I start the search for our next “spring break” destination. Generally I love spring—the sun comes out, the days get longer, the flowers are blooming…but the weather can be totally unpredictable in March, April and May. For this reason you‘ve got to choose your European itinerary wisely. My advice is to avoid…
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6 Things you have to do when visiting Dubrovnik
It’s easy to see why Dubrovnik is known as The Pearl of the Adriatic. You’ll fall in love with the city as soon as you walk through the gates of Old Town! Below you’ll find some of my favorite activities from our trip this April. Make sure to check out my previous post “The best…
The best time of year to visit Dubrovnik (and what to pack!)
Bernard Shaw had it right when he said “Those that seek paradise on earth should seek it in Dubrovnik.” As soon as I entered the Old Town gates I felt as if I had been transported back in time…it’s the same sensation I had when visiting Florence and Venice—everything is so beautiful that you feel…
8 days in Budapest, Vienna, Bratislava & Prague
Eight days, four countries, six people….yes I’m crazy! Javi and I planned a whirlwind trip through Eastern Europe for my family this winter. We traveled through Budapest, Vienna, Bratislava and Prague and tried to visit as many attractions as humanly possible. In retrospect I think 2 nights in Vienna and 1 night in Bratislava are…
Visiting the Sahara Desert in Morocco
Riding a camel over the dunes of the Sahara Desert has always been one of my biggest bucket list items…kind of like seeing the Aurora Borealis in Norway and snorkeling in the Maldives. This December I finally had the chance to check this item off my list and it truly was one of the most amazing trips of my life!…
Weekend getaway to Milan
This month I met up with a group of friends in Milan for a girls’ weekend in the city. Although the weather wasn’t ideal, it didn’t stop us from having a fantastic time! I have heard mixed reviews of Milan, and to be honest it was very different from what I expected; whenever I think…
Clonalis House: historic, beautiful & off the beaten path in Ireland
The best thing about traveling with locals is discovering off the beaten path destinations! After a few days in Dublin we headed to Castlerea; a small town in the Republic of Ireland with gorgeous landscapes, cheap pints and a lot of history! Castlerea is just 3 hours from Dublin by train and it’s home…
8 Things every tourist should do in Dublin!
I first visited Dublin with a few friends in February 2012 and instantly fell in love with the city. We stayed at a cool hostel named Jacob’s Inn (great location btw) and had a blast participating in pub crawls and making new friends along the way. Fast forward 4 years and I’ve found myself on the Emerald Isle once more. This time…
Glamping Hub for Pets: Pet Friendly & Unique Accommodation
This week my husband Javi, Pumba (our 3-year-old Chocolate Labrador) and I had the opportunity to be a part of the Glamping Hub for Pets photo shoot! For those of you who aren’t sure what glamping is, just think of it as glamourous camping. Glamping gives you an outdoor experience in a unique structure surrounded by nature (for…
4 Days in Italy: Visiting Bologna, Florence & Pisa
Bologna might not have been our first choice destination for Spring Break…but it ended up being a great starting point for our trip! We knew we wanted to go somewhere inItaly and when we saw RyanAir had cheap flights out of Seville we decided to spend our four day getaway in Tuscany; we paid €120 round…