For years, we’ve been bringing all kinds of techy travel gadgets with us as we’ve travelled around the globe. These days, it seems like our smartphones can handle it all! From photography to bookings, our phones do a great job of stepping in and becoming our personal travel assistant. Follow our easy steps to set…
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21 Mistakes When Planning European Travel
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!…
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…
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…
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…
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…