Everything you need to know about visiting the Tuscan Italian city of San Gimignano. The city of towers, San Gimignano, is located in Tuscany about 25 miles north of Siena, Italy, and 25 miles south of Florence, Italy. San Gimignano is a perfect day trip from either location or a great place to stop on […]
Where to Stay in Lisbon: Hotel Convento do Salvador
A look at the beautiful Hotel Convento do Salvador and why you should consider staying here the next time you visit Lisbon, Portugal. On our last trip to Lisbon, Portugal we stayed at the Hotel Convento do Salvador. We absolutely loved this eco-friendly hotel that is a former convent. It is conveniently located in the […]
Tips for Visiting Zakynthos, Greece
Tips for visiting the gorgeous island of Zakynthos, Greece which is known for its picturesque turquoise waters, dramatic cliffs, and beautiful sand beaches. Disclosure: This blog post may contain affiliate links. Zakynthos is a Greek island that is located in the Ionian Sea. It is well known for its crystal clear, turquoise waters and beautiful […]
What to See in Florence, Italy
The perfect guide for what to see in Florence, Italy – all of the must-do, must-see attractions that the city has to offer. Florence is the capital of the region of Tuscany in central Italy. It is often named as the birthplace of the Renaissance and known as one of the most beautiful cities. The […]
Guide to Visiting Delphi, Greece from Athens
Everything you need to know about visiting the archeological site and museum in Delphi from Athens, Greece. Disclosure: This blog post may contain affiliate links. If you are looking for amazing ancient Greek archeological sites then a visit to Delphi should be added to your list. Delphi is the perfect day trip from Athens and […]
Everything You Need to Know About Visiting Delos, Greece
Everything you need to know about visiting the impressive archeological site on Delos from Mykonos, Greece. If you are looking for spectacular ancient Greek archeological sites then a visit to Delos should be added to your list. Delos, Greece is a small island located off the coast of Mykonos and is easy to get to. […]
Ultimate Guide to 2 Days in Siena, Italy
The perfect guide to spending 2 days in Siena, Italy – all of the must-do, must-see attractions that the city has to offer. Dominating three hills a little over 50 miles south of Florence in the Italian countryside is the beautiful city of Siena. Siena, Italy is a medieval city surrounded by a well-preserved 1,000-year-old […]
One Day in Kotor, Montenegro
Everything you need to know about spending the day in Kotor, Montenegro including what to see and do. Montenegro was not a country I was familiar with prior to booking our cruise, but Kotor was one of our favorite stops. The old town area is an easy walk from the cruise ship tender dock and […]
Ultimate Cruise Port Travel Guide to Chania, Crete
Planning a cruise with a port stop in Chania, Crete? Here’s my travel guide that covers the best things to do, places to see, and where to eat in this waterfront city. Chania is located on the northwest coast of the Greek island of Crete and is known for its charming Venetian harbor and old […]
Ultimate Guide to One Day in Split, Croatia
The ultimate guide to spending a day in Split, Croatia including everything you must do, see, and eat. Split, Croatia was the port on our cruise that my daughter was most excited about and it did not disappoint. When we were originally looking at cruise itineraries for our Greek cruise and I mentioned Split my […]