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 […]
Ultimate Guide to Visiting the Statue of Liberty
All the tips for having a wonderful trip to the Statue of Liberty in New York City. When we decided to visit New York City on our way home from Europe, I knew that one thing we were definitely seeing was the Statue of Liberty. I have been wanting to see Lady Liberty in person […]
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 […]
The Best Austin Area Pumpkin Patches
A list of some of the best Austin area pumpkin patches that are full of autumn fun activities for the whole family. Fall is one of the best times of year in Austin and visiting pumpkin patches is one of my family’s favorite activities. We have created so many family memories of visiting pumpkin patches […]
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 […]
Guide to Taking a Day Trip to Sintra
Everything you need to know to take a day trip to Sintra from Lisbon, Portugal, and everything you need to see. As soon as I saw photos of the fairytale palaces, castles, and villas in Sintra I knew that we had to visit during our trip to Lisbon, Portugal and I think you should too! […]
Ultimate Guide to One Day in Mykonos
The ultimate guide to spending a day in Mykonos Greece. Including everything you must do, must see, and must eat. When you think about Greece you probably think of one of the Greek Islands like Santorini or Mykonos. Full of white buildings with bright blue trim, inviting narrow alleyways, and surrounded by the sparkling Aegean […]
Ultimate Guide to 2 Days in Lisbon Portugal
The perfect guide to spending 2 days in Lisbon, Portugal. It shares all of the must-do, must-see attractions that the city has to offer. On our second visit to Lisbon, we had an amazing time exploring more of the city than we got to last time. Lisbon is such a beautiful city nestled among seven […]
Ultimate Guide to 3 Days in Athens, Greece
Everything you need to know about spending 3 days visiting Athens, Greece including what to see, do, and eat. Steeped in ancient history and the birthplace of democracy, Athens is filled with historic landmarks, cultural experiences, and delicious food! Greece has been on our bucket list for a long time and with my daughter having […]