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Category: Itineraries by Country

  • Amsterdam and Brussels

    These are two major cities in Europe that should be on anyone’s bucket-list. Each of the cities are unique and beautiful in their own way. We’ve combined them here because they are easy to travel between! Practicalities Currency: European Euro Month of Visit: April and June Pro tips: You’ll definitely want to plan your wardrobe…

  • Destination: Norway

    A picture is worth a thousand words…and yet none of our pictures from Norway come close to describing the depth of the beauty of this country. But we gave it our best shot. Practicalities Currency: Norwegian Krone Recommended Length of Stay: 1 – 3 weeks Month of visit: May Useful tips: Remember that Norway is…

  • Keep Austin Weird

    You’ve no doubt heard this quote by Red Wassinech that went totally viral once he put it on bumper stickers…read on to figure out exactly why the city of Austin is weirdly wonderful and worth a visit! Practicalities Austin, like a lot of Texas, remains hot and humid almost year round. Our favorite time to…

  • Hello, Houston!

    Welcome to the deep Texan south. Houston is a large and diverse city with an amazing arts and food scene. Read on to learn how to spend an amazing weekend in Houston! Practicalities Houston is known for being hot and HUMID, especially during summer months, so plan your wardrobe accordingly. It’s still reasonably warm in…

  • Dreamy Visit to the Land of Enchantment

    New Mexico is known as the Land of Enchantment, and it’s not difficult to see why. This is our itinerary for your perfect trip to Albuquerque. This great state is definitely worth at least a weekend visit – if you have more time, make a road trip of it and stay a while! Practicalities Albuquerque…

  • 9 Mouthwatering Foods to Try in Turkey

    One of our favorite part of visiting new countries is trying all the delicious foods! Check out this list of our favorite foods to try in Turkey. 1. Ice Cream! Turkish ice cream tastes really different to the ice cream we have in the US. Ice cream stalls in Istanbul are a major tourist attraction.…

  • Destination: Istanbul

    Istanbul is the capital of Turkey, and was the eastern capital of the Roman Empire. It is steeped in rich Ottoman history and is located on both the European and Asian continents. Read on to find out how to spend an amazing week in Istanbul! Practicalities Currency: Turkish lira Recommended length of stay: 1-2 weeks…

  • A Perfect Day in Athens

    Athens is often at the beginning or end of any island hopping adventure in Greece. If you can spend a few more days exploring Athens then do it – but if not, read on to find your perfect itinerary for a day trip to Athens! How to Get There You might be in Athens as…

  • Sunny Staycation in Sedona

    During the pandemic, everyone was limited on where they could travel to. That was a difficult time for us, but luckily we ended up exploring more around the United States and happily stumbled across Sedona! This is a hidden jewel of Arizona, our neighboring state. How to Get There There are multiple ways to visit…

  • Vacationing in Vancouver

    Vancouver is our absolute favorite city in Canada, and after you’ve read this article you’ll see why. It’s a perfect place to live in harmony with nature by visiting the many parks and green areas. Practicalities Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD) Recommended length of stay: anywhere from a weekend to a week!  Month of Visit: September…