In September, we tried a 950-mile EV road trip from Oregon to California and back, driving a borrowed 2016 Tesla Model X. Driving from just South of Portland to Los Angeles, we learned a lot about long-distance travel in an electric vehicle. This post is a collection of the lessons we learned, tips for managing…
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 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…
If there’s one thing we always recommend when visiting a new destination, its joining a local food tour. It’s the next best thing to having a friend show you around their home city, providing you with local knowledge of the best things to eat along with cultural and historical information. We had the opportunity to…
Portugal is a popular European destination for good reason. If you’re wondering how to spend your Portugal trip, our recommendations will help you avoid over-crowded sites so you can experience the best this country has to offer. Our Top Recommendations for Portugal Travel After spending about six weeks in Lisbon and (years later) dog-sitting for…
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…
If you’ve been keeping a blog while you’re abroad, and… you haven’t been giving your blog the attention you originally hoped for it, or your posts have been getting bland, or you’re not feeling inspired to write anymore, or you just don’t know what to write about …then a blogging boot camp challenge is just…
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…