On our trip to New York City, we purposefully wanted to plan a “non-touristy” itinerary. We specifically chose a location away from Times Square, and searched for unique and local eateries for our meals. However, we ultimately realized it would … Continue reading
I’ve now been to London 3 times: first with a middle school group, next with my mother, and just recently with my wife. Each trip offered something new and enjoyable, and London, more than anywhere I’ve visited, is a place … Continue reading
Although cultural experiences and scenery often shape my most memorable travel experiences, I find that in London, understanding the historical context of the places and buildings can turn typical sightseeing into an exciting adventure. During our past trip, I read … Continue reading
The United Kingdom is surprisingly liberal in allowing the public to view Parliament, which is a great thrill for visitors with an interest in government and politics. All debates and many committee meetings can be observed for free. Those interested … Continue reading
Visiting markets is always a fun way to mix in with locals and tourists alike. We tried to visit a few during our stay in London, but with so many other attractions on our list, we barely made a dent. … Continue reading
I’ve always wanted to ride the Eurostar through the Chunnel Tunnel, but never had a good opportunity. On our recent trip to London, I convinced Kristin to agree to a day trip on Eurostar to Brussels. In addition to the … Continue reading
The Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace is one of the most popular attractions in London. The large crowds described in guidebooks initially turned us off to the experience, but with some time to kill before our flight home … Continue reading
A popular evening past time in Portugal is to enjoy local cuisine with the national folk music, called Fado. We included a night of Fado on the trip itinerary we lined-out before we left. At that time, however, we had … Continue reading
One of our favorite memories from our Greece/Italy Honeymoon in 2011 was the time we spent in the wine bar at Locanda San Francesco, our bed & breakfast in Montepulciano, Tuscany. Check-in for the B&B was actually in the wine … Continue reading
With Solvang as our home base for three days, Ryan and I spent plenty of time wandering around the cute European-like city. If you plan on spending time in Solvang, there are a few places you should consider visiting. No … Continue reading
Kristin and I are in Solvang, California, one of our favorite destinations in California. Kristin just blogged about the plans for this trip in late June. We returned to Solvang for the third time in two years because we enjoy … Continue reading
Le Cantine, located in Greve in Chianti, boasts that it is the largest enoteca in Tuscany. It’s very easy to believe this claim – you walk down a set of stairs into the tasting area and find yourself surrounded by what seems like an … Continue reading