At the end of 2022, we vowed to visit new places in 2023. We LOVE going back to the same places and building relationships with people. However, we also felt like we were missing out on trying new things and…
4 Days in Paris: A Perfect Weekend Itinerary
With multiple daily direct flights from Dallas to Paris, we have found ourselves utilizing our long weekends to spend 4 days in Paris. We can leave on a Thursday evening after work and come back on Tuesday afternoon. Weekend trips…
Two Week Detailed Croatia Itinerary
The best advice I can give you about Croatia? Go. Croatia is a fascinating country filled with beautiful landscapes, delicious food, and warm and open people. Our Croatia was filled with things to do and amazing places to see, and…
Visiting the Famous Alsace Christmas Markets
Ever since our first trip along the Alsace wine route in February 2020, Tom has been obsessed with returning to the Alsace. He LOVES the entire Alsace region. (He goes back and forth between Eguisheim and Rothenburg ob der Tauber…
5 Day Florence Itinerary
I know, I know. It seems blasphemous to promote a 3-day Rome itinerary while giving 5 days to my Florence itinerary. I can’t help it though. Florence is my favorite city in the world. I have a sentimental attachment to…
6 Delicious Florence Food and Wine Tours to Try!
I think it’s no secret that I love the food in Florence. I think it’s no secret that we have fallen in love with the wines of Tuscany. That said, it’s been a long road of learning since I studied…
Hotel Stari Grad Dubrovnik Review
First and foremost, if you’re only visiting Dubrovnik as a cruise port or on a day trip, you are missing out. If you’re wondering where to stay in Dubrovnik, I’ve got you covered. The Hotel Stari Grad is one of…
5 Incredible Istanbul Tours to Book!
While not everyone can spend one week in Istanbul, I do think there are some things that should not be missed. Istanbul is incredible, rich with culture and plenty to do and see. That said, I think you can miss…
21 Fun Things to Do in Paris in Any Season
Originally, we planned to spend our second summer vacation in Italy. We snagged $500 round trip flights to Rome in late May and figured we would continue exploring the smaller towns of Italy, as we did on our three-week trip…
Things to Do in Croatia – Get outside!
One of the best things about travel is finding new experiences that I cannot have at home. Croatia is no exception. There is no shortage of things to do in Croatia. Whether you are an adventure traveler, a beach traveler,…
One Week Istanbul Itinerary
There are two trips that I have held so sacred that I didn’t know if I would ever be able to take them: Vienna and Istanbul. These are two trips that my stepdad and I agreed that we would take together….
Best of Istanbul Itinerary
I can’t remember the last time we spent a week in a single destination, let alone a new-to-us destination. That said, a week is more than enough time to experience the best of Istanbul. It’s hard to imagine spending less…