Sintra Day Trip From Lisbon: A Realistic One-Day Sintra Itinerary
A Sintra day trip from Lisbon is one of the most popular day trips in Portugal! In less than an hour, you can go from Lisbon’s historic neighborhoods to misty …
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Exploring the Moorish Castle Sintra, Portugal: What To Know Before You Go
If Pena Palace in Sintra, Portugal, feels busy and overwhelming, the Moorish Castle Sintra, or Castle of the Moors, is the complete opposite. It’s quieter, more spread out, and focused …
Visiting Pena Palace: Tickets, Tips & How To Avoid The Crowds
Visiting Pena Palace in Sintra. Portal looks simple on paper, but in reality, it’s one of the most logistically challenging attractions in the Lisbon area. Tickets sell out, entry times …
Easy Ways to Find Last Minute Tours on GetYourGuide When You’re on a Trip
You’re already on your trip. That travel day is behind you, and you’re checked into your hotel. Now what? Maybe you have a detailed itinerary in place, or perhaps you’re …
Lake Iseo & Monte Isola: Italy’s Hidden Gem You’ll Fall in Love With
If you’re planning a trip to Italy in 2026 and want something beautiful, relaxing, and family-friendly, but less crowded than Lake Como, Lake Iseo is a dream. Tucked between Lake …
My Top Amazon Finds Inspired by Italy: Gifts & Italian Favorites
Over the past few years, I have had multiple opportunities to visit Italy, and with each visit, I fall more and more in love. I haven’t even had the chance …
Where to Stay in Cinque Terre, Italy: The Best Towns & Tips for First-Time Visitors
Choosing where to stay in Cinque Terre is one of those decisions that’s easy to overthink. I visited Cinque Terre last summer and spent five nights in Vernazza with my …
Visiting The Agora Of Ancient Athens, Greece
During a recent family trip to Greece, we had the opportunity to tour the legendary Acropolis and several lesser-known historical places in the heart of Athens. The city has many …
6 Easy European Cities Perfect for Your First Family Trip Abroad
Planning your first family trip to Europe can feel a little overwhelming because there are so many incredible European cities and unique places to visit in Europe that you can …
The Best Amazon Finds Inspired by France: Gifts & French Favorites
There’s something about France that just stays with you long after you leave. From strolling through the colorful streets of Cassis and Antibes to sipping espresso at Parisian cafés and …
Cappuccini Resort: A Beautiful Retreat in Italy’s Franciacorta Wine Region
On my most recent visit to Italy, I spent a few nights at Cappuccini Resort in Northern Italy’s Franciacorta wine region, and it turned out to be one of those …
Franciacorta: Northern Italy’s Sparkling Wine Region You’ll Fall In Love With
If you love sparkling wine, get ready to add a new favorite to your list! Franciacorta, located in the Brescia region of Northern Italy, produces some of the finest bubbles …
Flying To Barcelona? Here Is Why You May Want To Visit Sitges First!
This year, we kicked off our annual summer trip to Europe in Spain! This was mainly because I found a great deal on direct flights to Barcelona from Atlanta, Georgia. …
Visiting Èze, France, And Hiking The Neitzche Path Back Down
Earlier this summer, we spent two and a half weeks on a European vacation with our two teenagers. After spending five nights in Spain, we flew into Nice and stayed …
Hiking The Cap Ferrat Coastal Path From Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat
Earlier this summer, we took a two-week European vacation, travelling in Spain and along the French Riviera. We started in Sitges, Spain, and then spent time in Barcelona. After that, …
How We Saw The Cassis Calanques in France Three Different Ways + Tips
This summer, our family spent four amazing days in the small French fishing village of Cassis. This stop was part of our annual two-week European vacation that took us to …
Staying At The Hyatt Centric Murano Venice Italy
Last summer, we had the amazing opportunity to visit the French and Italian Rivieras and then spend almost a week in Rome, Italy. At the end of the trip, we …
10 Fun & Easy Things To Do In Sitges, Spain
Our family just returned from an amazing two-week summer trip to Europe. We started our trip with two nights in Sitges, Spain, and three nights in Barcelona, Spain. We then …
15 Top Rated Malta Tours We Think You’ll Love
We recently returned from visiting Malta for a week during Abby and Jake’s spring break 2025. And, I was surprised how many people have never heard of Malta! Malta is …
Everything You Need To Know About Taking A Calanques Boat Tour From Cassis, France
This summer, our family took a trip to Spain and France and spent four nights in a charming little French fishing town named Cassis. This French town is situated about …