Let me rewind just a bit. My husband and I had decided to move to Japan based on Uncle Sam’s insistence. We had three elementary aged kids who were all, bless them, handfuls. On top of relocating, the settling in would be entirely up to me as my husband would ship out often with his…
Author: Babcia and Yia Yia Travel The World
Alexandra is a podcaster, educator, and travel junkie. While not in the classroom, you can find her exploring some corner of the world. After living in Japan and enjoying Asia, she now spends most of her time crossing the Atlantic finding the most attainable, authentic, and diverse experiences to share with this travel community.
Krakow 101
Oh, Krakow! You are one of the most underrated European destinations! How I love thee! My love story with Poland began when I was given Polish food as a child from my Polish family. It was very good, and I happily ate all the pierogi while Happy Louie and his Polish Band played the Pennsylvania Polka for…
Northern Ireland
Headed North Ah, Ireland! Land of so many shades of green, they’ve written songs about them! Most visitors focus their time on the southern half of the Island but the North has some amazing sites and experiences that are worth the visit. Let’s look over the “best of” list and check in on how to…
Vatican City
Q: Can I see the Vatican in one day? A: Maybe. It all depends on the choices you make ahead of your trip. People who travel to Rome ask this question more than any other. And the answer is not that simple because it all depends on how deep you want to go into the…
Why do we travel to icons?
Quick! What do the Eiffel Tower, The Tower of London, and the Acropolis all have in common? They are international icons of travel. They also seem to find themselves on bucket lists all over the world. Crowds of tourists line up to marvel at these wonders time and time again. From the Great Pyramids to…
Our Fave Travel Influencers
We admit it! We go down the social media rabbit holes and look at what’s new and interesting in the travel field. We get asked a lot of questions as we chat with other travelers but who do we consider our go-to accounts? Check out our list! Our TikTok Faves
Bruges 101
So very many people ask me about travel. And, we have to say, probably the most common question we get is “where should I go first?” We always answer with “the place you are hoping we will say!” More often than not, when prospective travelers really, truly think about it, they know what they want…
Tackling Laundry While Traveling
Pull up a chair and let’s have a conversation about one of the realities of travel that no one seems to ever think about! We’re talking laundry! So many people obsess over what they are putting in their suitcase but we have to say, hardly anyone we talk to mentions what their plan for all…
Sublime Sorrento
Lemony yellows and deep ocean blues make Sorrento a feast for the eyes! Sorrento finds itself in season from Easter through to the deep Autumn of November. Sorrento is small. It’s unbelievably walkable streets make it a joy to stroll, souvenir shop, and eat gelato to your heart’s content. While there a couple of amazing…
15 Things You Should Know About Europe
European travel dreams are nothing new and every traveler we come into contact with has amazing stories of what delighted, disappointed and surprised them when they took on the great European Travel Adventure. One of the things that we like hearing about are all the situations that travelers encounter that made them take a second…