We were first attracted to Cuenca because of its UNESCO World Heritage designation and its reputation for being one of the most livable cities in Latin America. Active, safe, affordable, with mild weather and local culture, we fell in love with this small city pretty much immediately. We’ve had the pleasure of making Cuenca our…
Salem, the capital city of Oregon, is located in the heart of the Willamette Valley. It’s around an hour away from Portland. As the capital city, Salem is known for its historic downtown area, with landmarks like the Oregon State Capital and Riverfront City Park. Downtown is also a great place to hang out, whether…
Jericó is a beautiful small town in Antioquia that makes a great off-the-beaten path travel destination in Colombia. As tourism develops throughout the country, Jericó is one destination where you can still experience authentic, traditional culture. We hope you enjoy the following guide to Jerico, Colombia for independent travelers! About Jerico, Antioquia, Colombia Known to…
We loved visiting Lucca on our most recent Italy trip. Though we were fortunate to stay longer than a day in Lucca, we found that it actually makes a wonderful day trip destination! Conveniently, the best things to do in Lucca are within easy walking distance of the Lucca train station. If you have just…
Below is our review of Travel Wifi portable wifi device. We have used the Travelwifi hot spot during our travels as digital nomads, before and after their rebrand from TEP to TravelWifi. Read on to learn the pros and cons of using this wifi dongle for short-term and long-term world travelers. Disclosure: This free article…
Especially for those of us from North America, the history and architecture of Italy is a fascinating novelty. Many visitors are captivated by European and Italian castles, as it’s not something we see at home. In this post, we’ll help you find the best castles to visit in Tuscany as well as castle accommodations you…
We absolutely love visiting Montreal, Quebec, Canada. If you’re short on time, we’ve distilled the best things into a perfect 2 day Montreal itinerary for you. About Montreal as a Destination: Our Take Whenever we talk to people about must-visit travel destinations, Montreal is rarely high on peoples’ lists. We confess, this used to be…
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…