Yellowstone is the USA’s first national park and arguably its best. The 2.2 million acre park sits on top of a volcano, resulting in an extremely varied geothermal landscape. Although the last major eruption was over 600,000 years ago, the volcano is still very active. The pressure and heat that build up underground are released […]
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Where to Eat in Paris – 20 Restaurants to Try Now
Paris is known as one of the world’s best food cities for good reason. It has over 400 restaurants listed in the Michelin Guide, and 20 of those have two or more stars. Of course, some require reservations six months in advance and you might have to sell a kidney to afford the bill. But […]
5 Days in London: The Perfect Itinerary
Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Notting Hill, British Museum – the list of iconic sights in London goes on and on. So how many days do you need in London to experience all it has to offer? If it’s your first time visiting, I suggest spending at least 5 days in London. That […]
Visiting Tozeur: Tunisia’s Stunning Desert Oasis
Tozeur is a charming little town in southern Tunisia, on the edge of the Sahara desert. Thanks to a large oasis and successful date palm cultivation, Tozeur was an important stop of the camel caravans of the late Middle Ages. The town’s beautiful medina was built during this era of prosperity. In the 1970s and […]
Three Days in Florence: A Complete Itinerary
Florence is one of the most popular destinations in the world, and for good reason. Once ruled by the powerful and absurdly wealthy Medici family, Florence is known for being the birthplace of the Renaissance. This artistic revolution helped pull Europe out of the Dark Ages. Art lovers will want at least three days in […]
Bologna, Modena, Parma Itinerary for 5 Days in Emilia-Romagna
The Emilia-Romagna region of Italy is known for three things: food, opera, and sports cars. Bologna is the capital, renowned for its university, ragù sauce, and labyrinth of UNESCO-listed porticoes. Pretty little Parma is the home of Parmesan cheese, prosciutto, and composer Giuseppe Verdi, three of my favorite things. Not to be outdone, Modena’s contribution […]
Two Weeks in Portugal: The Ultimate Road-Trip Itinerary
While I love traveling by train, especially in Europe, some destinations are best explored by car. Driving gives you more freedom to stop in all the cute little towns and historic sites that might have limited public transportation connections. It also means you don’t have to worry so much about departure times or hauling your […]