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!…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The 18th Arrondissment
Once upon a time… Scratch that. Instead, I should probably begin with “once upon a bajillion tourists!” The fact is, the Montmartre area of Paris is something to behold! Each year, thousands upon thousands depend on the charming arrondissment as they search out it’s former life as an artist’s colony. It was this rag tag…