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A Local’s Guide to Travel in Antibes, France
Antibes, despite its popularity, has managed to retain its quaint, old world charm, and it’s one of the loveliest, most authentic towns in the French Riviera to spend a few days.
Travel Guide to Edinburgh, Scotland - the Athens of the North
Edinburgh is an architectural, historical, and cultural powerhouse. With a gorgeous medieval center, a wealth of first-rate museums, an impressive festival schedule, and an abundance of nearby day trips, there’s always something to see & do here.
One Week Peru Itinerary - 7 Days in Lima, Cusco, and the Sacred Valley
This two week itinerary perfectly maximizes your time to cover Lima, Paracas, Nazca, Arequipa, Lake Titicaca, and Cusco & the Sacred Valley.
Travel Guide to Florence, Italy - Tuscany’s Renaissance Masterpiece
Florence is Italy’s Renaissance masterpiece, and it deservedly features on every first-time visitor’s itinerary. But whether you’ve been to Italy one time or ten, it’s worth coming back here to discover it in-depth!
A Local’s Guide to Travel in Nice, France
Nice La Belle, as it’s known, is everything you look for from the French Riviera. An elegant city filled with art, architecture, and history, Nice seamlessly blends city life and culture with a beautiful coastline and gloriously sunny beach days.
10-day Sicily Itinerary - A Journey Across the Island
A Comprehensive 10-day journey through Sicily, starting in the west and then heading east across the island. If you’re looking to see as much as possible in just a week and a half, this is the plan for you.
A Local’s Guide to Travel in Asturias, Spain
If you’re searching for a destination that offers a bit of everything - mountains, beaches, modern cities, and historic towns - look no further: Asturias is the place for you!
A Local’s Guide to Visiting the Douro Valley, Portugal
The Douro Valley is famous for a reason; it has absolutely everything that you look for when in northern Portugal - lush green countryside, mountains and hills, vineyards, great food, and charming little towns in abundance. If it’s not already on your itinerary, it’s time to add it.
One Week Tuscany Itinerary - 7-day Road Trip
7 days road-tripping through the highlights of Tuscany. Start in Florence, then head to Siena and the Chianti countryside, before moving south to the Val d'Orcia and Montepulciano, and finishing your adventure in Pisa.
One Week Umbria Itinerary - Perugia, Assisi, and the historic hilltop towns
A one-week road trip through the historic hill-towns and bucolic countryside of Umbria is a chance to see authentic, Italy, with a fraction of the tourist crowds.
Travel Guide to Perugia, Italy
Perugia has evolved and changed over the centuries, going from an ancient Etruscan city to a medieval renaissance gem, and now a busy university town bursting with life. It’s an essential stop on any Umbria itinerary.
A Local’s Guide to Travel in Cantabria, Spain
Cantabria, sandwiched between the Basque Country and Asturias, is almost entirely unknown to foreign visitors. And that’s good news for you, because this lovely region of “Green Spain” is an authentic territory just waiting to be discovered!
Travel Guide to Umbria - The Green Heart of Italy
A comprehensive guide to the Italian region of Umbria. How to get there and around, how long to spend, where to stay, what to see & do, and a complete one-week itinerary.
Travel Guide to Assisi, Italy
Hilltop Assisi, with its magnificent Basilica di San Francesco, is one of Umbria’s most visited destinations - and with good reason! Whether you visit as a pilgrim or just to see an iconic Italian city, this is somewhere not to be missed.
A Local’s Guide to Travel in Galicia, Spain
Galicia, tucked away in the far northwestern corner of Spain is an island unto itself. Unlike anywhere else on the Iberian Peninsula, this is a truly unique place to explore.
Travel Guide to Segovia, Spain
Said to have been founded by Hercules himself, the city of Segovia is the stuff of legends. With cobbled streets, fortified walls, and the finest aqueduct in Europe, this is a medieval masterpiece.
Travel Guide to Ávila, Spain
The home of Santa Teresa, Ávila is a picturesque and historic city famed for its incredible fortified walls. Just a short ride away from Madrid, it’s one of the best places to visit in central Spain.
Travel Guide to Gijón, Spain - A Lively Coastal Escape
Gijón, on the coast of Asturias, is a lively seaside city with a charming historic core, great beaches, and fantastic access to nature and green spaces. With an energy unlike anywhere else in Spain, it’s not to be missed!
Travel Guide to Toledo, Spain - the City of Three Cultures
Just a short train ride from Madrid, Toledo stands as a testament to the country’s storied past, a nation where cultures have converged throughout history.
A Local’s Guide to Visiting Coimbra, Portugal - the City of Students
Famous for its ancient university, Coimbra is known as the City of Students. The city certainly lives up to that nickname, but it has much to offer beyond just that.