For years and years, people have been telling that I needed to go to Barcelona, Spain because they thought I would love it. I don’t really know why, but I was never that interested in going. However, I decided to pop in for 3 days on my 2-week Europe trip this past summer to see what the fuss was all…
Imagine relaxing on a luxury sailboat while a professional captain guides you from Greek island to Greek island through the clearest blue waters you have ever seen. Life can’t get any better than that! The first time I sailed Greece, I scoured the internet for what to expect and how to plan, and I found very little information. So here…
Greece may be the perfect international travel destination: ancient ruins, rich history, crystal clear waters, pristine beaches, amazing food, epic nightlife…what else could a person want in a vacation?! I loved this country so much the first time I visited that I traveled there again the very next year. And now that my second trip to Greece is over, I…
Visiting the ancient ruins of Athens, Greece has been on the top of the travel bucket list for some time. I finally made it, and Athens did not disappoint. During my one day in Athens, I was able to see most of the iconic ruins atop the Acropolis hill and across the city. The gigantic columns and detailed artwork constructed…
Santorini is one of the most famous islands in Greece, known for its white buildings with blue domes built on the cliffsides of the caldera. The crescent moon-shaped island was created when the Santorini volcano exploded causing the center of the island to collapse. Located in the Aegean Sea, Santorini is different than the other Greek islands with its unique…
Istanbul, the most populous city in Turkey, has been the epicenter of the conflict between Christians and Muslims since ancient history times. This clash is evident in the culture and architecture of today’s Istanbul. Its religious past, beautiful architecture, and delicious cuisines are just some of the reasons to visit this history-rich city. Keep reading for 12 epic must do…
Several years ago, I visited a friend stationed near Frankfurt, Germany. As part of our trip, we visited 3 medieval German Towns: Trier, Heidelberg, and Rothenburg ob der Tauber. These three towns exhibit a melting pot of history and architecture from ancient history, the middle ages, and modern history. Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links so if you make a…
For years, the same picture of multiple waterfalls cascading from turquoise lakes spilling over vibrant green moss kept appearing on my Pinterest Home page. I did not know where this fairytale place was located, but I knew I had to find it. Turns out, it is Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia. After a bit of research about Croatia, I…