Here’s our Intentional Travelers collection of blog posts on transformational travel experiences, travel tips and guides for trips in Europe.
Personally, I think September in Italy is one of the best times for visitors. In fact, I’m writing this from Italy now, in September, as we typically come here in Autumn. Italy in September and early October usually means good weather and beautiful sunsets. While there are still crowds in Italy’s top destinations and main…
Did you know there are beautiful beaches in Tuscany, Italy? When you think of Tuscany, it probably doesn’t bring to mind a beach vacation. But in addition to the rolling hills, wineries, olive groves, and medieval villages, this region of Italy also includes a beautiful coastline! We’ve been coming back to Tuscany’s Etruscan Coast regularly…
Croatia is a country bursting with fascinating destinations, the most popular being amazing beaches and historic towns. But beyond that, Croatia has more to offer – their beautiful national parks! There are eight national parks in the country, all of which are worth visiting. Croatia’s National Parks are teeming with natural beauty. Each is known…
What a week! We had the opportunity to try our first self-guided bike tour during our Europe trip, and hopefully it will be the first of many. Our tour, which was operated by Dutch Bike Tours and booked through Tripsite, took us from Bruges, Belgium to Amsterdam in the Netherlands. Our Bruges to Amsterdam Self…
Located on the Adriatic coast of Montenegro, Kotor is a beautiful tourist destination. The region where it’s situated, the Bay of Kotor, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to its architecture, surrounding landscapes, rich history, and Mediterranean culture. Kotor is also conveniently located nearby the Croatian city of Dubrovnik, another top Balkan destination and…
Should I cancel my 2022 trip? Should I reschedule my 2022 travel plans? Ever since we created our regularly-updated pandemic travel articles for certain destinations, I have received questions like these from readers again and again. In this post, I’ll share my answer – which applies regardless of the destination – as well as our…
After spending several months on Tuscany’s Etruscan Coast, we can see just how special this little corner of Italy truly is. It has the stunning hilltop villages and vineyards we associate with Tuscany, but also beaches and views of the sea! While Tuscany, Pisa, Siena, and others have become popular travel destinations, the Etruscan Coast…
June 5, 2021 is National Trails Day. To help promote and celebrate the importance of trails, we’ve updated our Top Hikes list. Find a National Trails Day event near you Our Best Hikes and Trails Around the World Though National Trails Day takes place in the United States, we couldn’t help but include some favorite…
For a destination that offers everything you could wish for – the sea and mountains, cultural treasures, the countryside and urban life – few destinations beat the Old Continent: Europe. When to Visit European Countries With so many different countries and climates, it’s not always easy to know the best times to visit a particular…
With its rich culture, colorful history, and countless landmark architectural gems, Paris is definitely a dream destination. I have been fortunate to have relatives living in Paris all my life. I studied abroad in Paris and returned with Jedd several times. It’s one of my favorite cities in the world. Families, couples, or solo travelers:…