So, you’ve done it! You’ve made the commitment to travel to Europe, and you want to make it a trip you will never forget! You want to do your best to plan and prepare for an epic adventure. Good for you! I am the biggest fan of people who travel! I love everything about it!…
Aiports, Airlines, and Airplanes
Dear Babcia and YiaYia I’ve got big plans, and I’m ready to take on Europe! I’ve got hotels, museums, and all kinds of fun things booked, but I need to tackle my airline tickets, and they make me a little nervous. What are your tips to ensure smooth travel? Our answer is simple!!! USE A…
The Great Packing List
Editorial Note: We are well aware of the massive amount of social media that exists about this topic. Therefore, we are only supporting one post that we promise to keep up to date. We have a confession. We do not follow the masses of people who insist that the only way to travel is to…
Europe 101: A First Time Guide
Ahhh! Europe! For so many travelers, the very first stamps we get on our passports are from one of the 50 countries that call Europe home. Each country holds so many opportunities to explore, learn, and simply enjoy. But where does a traveler start? With 48 counties to choose from, the very thought of committing…
10 Things Airlines Could Do Better
Guarantee Luggage Seriously?! Can’t we all just check our bags and have them arrive when we do? In this age of massive inflation and stress, airlines have a great moment to make friends with everyone by alleviating this baggage mess! Normalize Gate Checking Bags I’ll double down and say that if you are willing to…
Why We love Euro Trains
Dear Babcia and YiaYia- I’ve finally made the commitment to enjoy Europe this Summer, and I’ve got three destinations on my itinerary. I have about 2 weeks of time and I want to ensure I use that time well. What is the best way not to waste my precious travel time and still get from…
Gdansk and Warsaw
Gdansk The Old town area centered around Ulica Dluga with many little museums and stops and plenty of churches like the Mariecka tons of Restaurants and shops to pop in and out of in this area. You can wander into the local fresh markets and the charming streets full of those iconic Hanseatic houses that make…
The Best Souvenir I Ever Got
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…
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…