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…
World Travel
3 Reasons to visit Oslo, Norway in Winter
After our exciting Arctic Adventure in Tromsø, we headed to Oslo for two days. Despite the cold weather, December turned out to be agood time to visit! We had the opportunity to experience winter attractions like Christmas markets and special performances at the Oslo Opera House. The weather was relatively warm (although I was hoping for…
Why you should visit Tromsø, Norway in Winter
All those people who told me I was crazy to go to Norway in December obviously haven’t been to Tromsø! Winter tourism is on the rise and it’s easy to understand why; we had the experience of a lifetime seeing the Aurora Borealis, dog sledding through a breathtaking nature reserve and enjoying the gorgeous glow…
Honeymoon in the Maldives: Kuramathi Island Resort
When you think of your dream honeymoon what comes to mind? For me it’s an over-water villa in an exotic location with a piña colada in hand. As Javi and I discussed potential honeymoon destinations it became clear that the Maldives was exactly what we were looking for. The first part of our honeymoon we…
15 Things you should do and see in Thailand
Thailand was my first experience in Asia and it was unforgettable to say the least! My husband (still sounds weird saying that) and I decided to go to Thailand and the Maldives for our honeymoon; Thailand for adventure and the Maldives for relaxation. This was the trip of a lifetime and if you ever have the opportunity…
5 Things you should do in Brussels
I just got back from a weekend trip to Brussels and wanted to share some of the things I discovered. This is the second time I’ve been to the Belgian capital; the first time was in December 2011. Visiting Brussels in December has its pro’s and con’s; flights are cheap in the winter months because…
10 Things to do in Florida’s Forgotten Coast
Unless you live in the panhandle of Florida chances are you haven’t heard of the “Forgotten Coast”…that’s because it’s one of Florida’s best-kept secrets! Florida’s Forgotten Coast includes communities like Port St. Joe, Apalachicola, Cape San Blas, St. George Island and more. This part of the state is called the “Forgotten Coast” because it seems to be the…
Planning a day trip from Spain to Morocco and 3 cities you should see!
Morocco is a beautiful and mysterious country. It is conveniently located a short ferry ride away from Europe (8 miles across the Strait of Gibraltar) making it the perfect addition to your itinerary as you travel through southern Spain. You can definitely do a day trip to Tangier, but if you’re hoping to see more…
20 Fantastic & free things to do and see in London
I travel to London several times a year and have become a bit of an enthusiast of free tourism! London is one of the most expensive cities in Europe, but that doesn’t mean you have to spend a fortune to see the city. Below I’ve compiled a list of some of my favorite spots (as…
6 Things you should see in Miami
When someone mentions the word “Miami” I automatically think of Cuban sandwiches and nightclubs…but aside from the staple food items and party scene this city has so much to offer! As a Floridian, the last few times I visited the city I really missed out on some of the must-see neighborhoods as I mistakenly…