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 …
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 …
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 …
This is a must visit if you’re in Venice! Burano island is about 1 square mile in size and home to about 2,000 fisherman and workers of its world renowned lace factories. Long ago, fisherman began painting their houses bright colors to make them easier to find when navigating through the lagoons fog after a …
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 …
When you think about Venice you picture beautiful canals, romantic gondola rides that are all tucked within an intricate maze of narrow streets, right?. Venice is a magical place to visit, but it also has a massive tourist draw. That can make for long lines, crowds, and take away from the ambiance of it all. …