I enjoy traveling. I enjoy history. I enjoy eating. It makes sense that if you’re like me, you would LOVE food tours when traveling to other countries. Especially to places where you don’t know a lot about the country, culture, and cuisine. So when we knew we were going to visit Porto for the first…
Sintra is a beautiful place to hike, but we initially found that Sintra hiking trail information was hard to find for independent travelers. Tour websites were steering people to the tour bus circuit and we had to do a lot of online research to find any sort of trail maps or clear hiking directions. After…
One of the most common things people are concerned about when they travel is their personal safety and security. You can’t control every variable to guarantee your safety, but you can mitigate risk by being intentional about your actions. That’s why common sense advice such as: hide your valuables, don’t display large amounts of cash…
During our first trip to Türkiye, Antalya quickly became one of our favorite places to explore. This coastal city has become a popular destination thanks to its history, culture, and natural beauty. In this post, we’re sharing the 6 best things we did in Antalya, along with some tips and recommendations, to help inspire your…
In today’s review, we’re looking at Tripiamo, an online education platform that helps North American travelers familiarize themselves with driving in other countries. Does a Tripiamo guide prepare us to self-drive in another country? Is it worth paying for? We tested the guides out ourselves and will answer all of that in this review… Quick Summary:…
We aim to keep this post updated about Italy travel in 2025 with official Italy travel restrictions, requirements, and health and safety guidance. Our goal is to help you make informed decisions so you can travel confidently, safely, and responsibly in this new post-pandemic world of ours. Italy has a special place in our hearts,…
We aim to keep this post updated about Croatia travel in 2025 with official Croatia travel restrictions, requirements, and health and safety guidance. Our goal is to help you make informed decisions so you can travel confidently, safely, and responsibly in this new post-pandemic world of ours. We lived and worked from Croatia in winter…
We aim to keep this post updated about Lisbon travel in 2025 with official Portugal travel restrictions, requirements, and health and safety guidance. Our goal is to help you make informed decisions so you can travel confidently, safely, and responsibly in this new post-pandemic world of ours. As restrictions vary based on the traveler’s citizenship,…
We aim to keep this post updated about Paris France travel in 2025 with official Paris travel restrictions, requirements, and health and safety guidance. Our goal is to help you make informed decisions so you can travel confidently, safely, and responsibly in this new post-pandemic world of ours. Paris is a destination close to our…
Do you love food and exploring local culture? A local food tour is one of the best ways you can spend a day in Istanbul. If you’re looking for a highly recommended Istanbul food tour, the following review will show you why we love Culinary Backstreets and help you decide if their tours are right…