December 2023 What to Expect: Guide to Navigating the Christmas Markets of the Capital of Christmas – Strasbourg, France There is no better way to dive into the holiday spirit than visiting the various Christmas Markets in Europe! Countries throughout Europe participate in their own …
December 2023 Packing in a Carry On: Christmas Markets in Strasbourg, France Generally packing for wintertime is actually easier than warmer climates because your top layer really is unchanged and layers underneath are changed out. While layering clothing certainly has advantages for packing less, the …
January 2022 Packing in a Carry On: Wintertime in Engelberg, Switzerland This was certainly a conundrum – how to pack for full fledged winter trip in a carry on. From fine dining to skiing, it was going to be a challenge. Generally packing for wintertime …
July 2023 Packing in a Personal Item: Sicily, Italy We had the best time exploring Sardinia and Tuscany in the summer last year, we could not wait to find another location to experience summer in Europe and ride a Vespa. Sicily had been on our …
July 2023 Cooking in an Airbnb – Meal Ideas and Grocery List One of the great things about renting in an Airbnb as opposed to a traditional hotel is the ability to have a full kitchen. Cooking your own meals on vacation has benefits that …
Tips to Avoid Tourist Traps and Scams One of my biggest worries when we started traveling was getting stuck in a tourist trap or scam. After years of travel to many countries, it has become a bit easier to spot them. Now, I am not …
