(Less Than) 24 Hours in Lucerne, Switzerland
I found myself unexpectedly charmed by Lucerne (Luzern). Because we were staying with friends in the Geneva area, most of our itinerary was short half-day and…
The Ultimate Guide to Visiting Cinque Terre
I’ve mentioned this before, but something has kept me from writing posts about my favorite places. Maybe I’m afraid I won’t be able to do justice…
Why Riomiaggiore Is My Favorite Cinque Terre Town
I think maybe it’s hardest to write about the places we love the most. At least that’s the excuse I’m using to explain why I’ve…
New Zealand Explorations: Nelson & Abel Tasman National Park
Idyllic. That’s the word that comes to mind when I think about the week we spent in the area around Nelson, New Zealand, in the…
How To Take Switzerland’s Golden Pass Train
I have never had more trouble or felt more frustrated planning a trip than with Switzerland. It’s somewhat counter-intuitive, because you’d think their super punctual,…
Is The Sunrise Masada, Ein Gedi, & Dead Sea Tour Worth It?
When I was planning my dad’s and my trip to Israel and Jordan last year, I put together an absolutely action-packed itinerary, seeing as much…
A Perfect Northern Croatia Road Trip Itinerary
Croatia’s really having a moment right now, with all sorts of travelers flocking to the turquoise beaches and Game of Thrones-esque walls of Dubrovnik and…
An Otherworldly Desert Adventure in Wadi Rum
Today we’re going to talk about one of the coolest days ever. In the awesome sense, that is, not temperature. Temperature-wise it was HOT. It…
Views For Days: Hiking the Quiraing on the Isle of Skye
When I began planning an epic Scottish roadtrip for me and my parents, I knew the Quiraing would have to be one of the absolute…
Why You Should Consider Loop Head Instead of the Cliffs of Moher
I’ve mentioned that one of my main goals when planning our Irish road trip was avoiding the “absolute must-visit” sites. I realize that sounds kind…