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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…
When planning a trip abroad, there are a number of important things to do before your departure. The last thing you want is to arrive to your destination, only to realize that your passport is expiring or you left something important at home. We’ve put together this simple checklist from our own international travel experience…
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 TĂĽrkiye, 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 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…