Growing up, I loved reading Greek Mythology and even studied Ancient Greek in college. I dreamed of visiting and experiencing the culture, food, and history; so when I found out that I was going for my birthday, I was unbelievably excited. Athens is the heartbeat of Greece, full of so much history and has aged …
Rome is a city I’ve visited more than once, and each time was different. Upon my recent return, I had to experience a few things again. Rome is the NYC of Italy. As Italy’s largest city, every season is tourist season. Getting Around… From the airport you can take the Metro A into the heart …
Nusa Lembongan was not an easy choice when deciding which island to stay at. All of them are so beautiful and have many different things to offer. I chose Nusa Lembongan because of its liveliness without being a party island such as the well known Gili Trawangan. Take Me Down to the Paradise City… Getting …
Don’t go chasing waterfalls, unless they’re in Bali! Bali has so many waterfalls to offer and it’s impossible to see all of them while you’re in Indonesia. Luckily, our guide Ana lives in Ubud and frequents many of the waterfalls on the island on a regular basis. She shared her favorite ones with us that …
Shanghai wasn’t my travel destination, but part of a really long layover on my way to Indonesia. I arrived in Shanghai at 4:55 AM, and the plan was to shower, store luggage, then venture off into the city for the day. Unfortunately, Shanghai airport has no shower facilities on the arrivals side. You can leave …
I’d never heard of Pula before I went there. Frankly, Croatia was not even on my travel radar until about a week before I visited Italy. After seeing photos of a friends trip I wanted to go. It is only about 4 hours drive from where I stayed in Italy, therefore making Pula the perfect …
Vicenza isn’t a place that comes to mind when you think of visiting Italy unless you’re a military family, but it is a hidden gem. Home to U.S. Army base Garrison, this city is full of history, museums, and some of Palladio’s best works of architecture. (If you don’t know who Palladio was, he’s one …
Packing for a trip can be stressful. I know some of you will be tough to convince, but hear me out. If you pack smart, you can save a ton of money by not checking luggage and still bring everything you need with you. I traveled to Italy for 16 days and only brought a …
When I first started traveling I read blogs that talked about travel hacks and getting amazing flight deals. Without ever having done it myself though, I was skeptical. I’m happy to report after scoring great deals on just about every trip, that it absolutely IS possible. If you’re traveling and planning on visiting more than …
If you’re looking for somewhere quiet to stay while visiting Venice, Lido is the perfect spot. It’s a narrow strip of island about 7 miles long with several sandy beaches. Getting there… Across from the train station you can hop on the 5.1 or 5.2 vaporetto line from the Ferrovia stop. The trip takes about …