Three Days in Lake Como, Italy

When I think of most major tourist destinations in Italy, pizza, gladiators, and Roman ruins come to mind. But when I think of Lake Como, I picture George Clooney. Weird? Yes, but not necessarily inaccurate. Lake Como just hits differently. The almost too blue water set against a mountainous backdrop evokes a sort of 1950’s Hollywood glam vibe that makes you want to get dolled up and spend hours…

Nantucket Travel Guide

Nantucket Travel Guide. Where to eat, sleep, and play on Nantucket Island…

Sintra: A Day Trip From Lisbon

A day trip to Sintra is on every Lisbon, Portugal must-do list.  Only 30 minutes outside of Lisbon, the town of Sintra offers a number of activities, notably touring Pena Palace and the Moorish Castle.  Here’s everything you need to know about visiting these two attractions.   For more on Lisbon, check out our guide to Three Days in Lisbon.  How to get to Sintra While…

3 Days in Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon’s miles of blue tiles, coastal landscape, and relatively inexpensive prices have been inspiring an influx of tourism to the city over the past decade.  This Fourth of July weekend, we finally decided to check it out for ourselves.  Over the course of 3 days, we fell in love with the city and are already planning future adventures in Portugal.   Itinerary Day 1 Morning Arrive in…

A Day Trip to Hallstatt, Austria

Hallstatt, meaning ”place of salt”, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Austria’s Salzkammergut region and is home to the world’s oldest salt mine. It’s also a ridiculously popular place to take an Instagram photo. We spent one day in Hallstatt and learned there’s more to the town than its fairytale beauty…

Exploring Saint Paul de Vence, France

Saint-Paul-de-Vence is a medieval, hilltop town in the French Riviera – Famous for its 1500s’ fairytale architecture and its reputation as an artists’ haven frequented by Picasso, Chegall, and Miro. A must visit in the South of France…