There are certain times during travel when you pinch yourself in a “is this real life??” way. My stay at two different Oia hotels definitely qualified, and as you can…
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A Road Trip Along Ireland’s Southern Coast: Things To Do In County Cork & Waterford
A meandering, unhurried road trip along Ireland’s southern coast is full of sweeping ocean views, rugged cliffs, emerald fields dotted with little sheep, and dozens of tiny colorful villages. It’s…
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The Charming Village Of Ardmore, Ireland (+ The Literary Inspiration That Brought Me Here)
Nestled into the coast of County Waterford, tiny Ardmore village boasts some of the area’s most important religious history along with its gorgeous coastal views. On top of that, it may…
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Review: Staying At The Unique ELaiolithos In Naxos, Greece
As I was planning my visit to the Greek island of Naxos, I wanted to find someplace a bit unique, particularly for my birthday. I kept looking for something that…
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How To Spend A Day Or Two In Naxos Chora (Naxos Town)
The first time I saw a photo of Naxos Chora, I was captivated by the cluster of whitewashed buildings piled atop a hill at the end of a narrow path,…
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A Tour At Ireland’s Clonakilty Distillery…With An Impromptu Trip To Galley Head
As I meandered across the southern coast of Ireland, I stopped in little towns to take photos of brightly colored buildings, ate scones, listened to the waves crashing, and generally…
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Santorini Beyond Oia: A Roadtrip Exploring The Island
Located in the Cyclades, a group of about 220 islands southeast of mainland Greece, Santorini is the most-visited island in Greece, and certainly lives up to the visions of white-washed…
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10+ Hidden Gems On Ireland’s Dingle Peninsula
Once upon a time, the Dingle Peninsula was—in and of itself—a hidden gem. On my first trip to Ireland in 2011 it was still quite unknown for tourists, always overshadowed…
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5 Winter Travel Essentials: Must-Have Items For Cold Weather Travel
As a person who is miserable being cold, it’s crazy how much winter travel I’ve ended up doing over the years. And that’s because I learned early on which winter…