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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
Pivot! 5 Travel Challenges and What To Do!
Sometimes the very things that give us travel stress can show themselves regardless of the great planning we do. We know, we know! It seems that no matter how hard you try, some sort of issue rears its ugly head just when you think you’ve got it covered. We’ve heard them all and perhaps we…
Amsterdam 101
Iconic Amsterdam sits smartly at the convergence of the Zuiderzee and the Rhine River. Its storied history, amazingly vibrant attitude, and progressive stance on social issues make it a top tourist draw for many. And for very good reason! It seems that Amsterdam has cracked the secret code of balancing the honor of the past…
5 European museums to discover (and 5 to skip)
Skip The Louvre and take on the magnificent Czartoryski in Krakow La Jaconde by Leonardo DaVinci was stolen from the Louvre in 1911. The headlines of the day were sensational with the art caper and the incident sparked her modern fame. Yet, while the world waits in line to view the Mona Lisa behind bullet…
Agriturismos: Italy’s best kept secret.
I was walking through a lovely vineyard with a local vintner enjoying the North Italian sunshine when he stopped and asked me a very abrupt question. “How did you find this place?” he asked me in wonder. At first, I didn’t know how to take his question but then it occurred to me that he…
Extending travel efficiently.
Dear Babcia and YiaYia- I have a great river cruise booked from Amsterdam to Basal, Switzerland! I’m so excited to see so many things. The cruise line says it will take care of my air arrangements if they want me to or I can do it myself. Is there a reason to not just have…