If you’re visiting Florence, Italy for just one or two days – or you want to get to know the main attractions of the city quickly – this free self guided walking tour of Florence is perfect for seeing Firenze by foot. You’ll find two versions of our suggested Florence walking tour itinerary in this…
Sintra is a beautiful place to hike, but we found 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 visiting Sintra…
If you’re visiting Portugal’s capital, we think 3 days in Lisbon should be your minimum to really enjoy the city. We had the opportunity to stay and explore Lisboa for a full month and absolutely loved it. To help you plan your Lisbon trip, we narrowed down the best sights to a 3 day itinerary…
Vietnam has been one of our favorite destinations in Southeast Asia. After multiple stays in Central Vietnam and Northern Vietnam, we kept hearing great things about the mountain city of Dalat. We finally got to visit DaLat Vietnam in 2023, where our excellent homestay hosts helped introduce us to the city and culture of Da…
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…
We chose to make Zadar, Croatia our home base for a month this Fall. For us, it was the perfect balance of interesting things to see but with fewer crowds than its southern neighbors on the Dalmatian Coast. We found plenty of budget-friendly things to do in Zadar Croatia during our stay. We can’t wait…
The number of visitors to Barcelona has skyrocketed in the last couple of years. While most jobs in the city depend on tourism, this development has also had negative effects on the citizens: crowded streets, increased noise levels, higher rent for apartments, increase in prices for foods and drinks (especially in restaurants), etc. However, there…
George Town, Penang, Malaysia was recommended to us by fellow nomads. Now that we’ve been, we think Georgetown is the best place to visit in Southeast Asia for first time backpackers, couples, and new nomads. In this post we’ll share: – 6 Reasons why George Town is where to go in Southeast Asia for the…
We’re excited to tell you about a new and exciting way to enjoy a food tour in Rome. With the help of your smartphone, you can experience a progressive meal through secret corners of Rome, at your own pace. You get the benefits of a curated experience with local insights, without the cost or time…