Updated for 2026 with additional island & hotel recommendations, travel tips and planning advice. Summer is right around the corner and it seems the Greek Islands are on everyone’s radar! One of the most common questions I’m receiving lately is how to choose which Greek Island to visit. It’s important to note that there are actually over 6,000 Greek Islands,…
Read the PostZakynthos Island, also known as Zante, is one of the most diverse Greek islands I’ve visited. The southern tip near Vasilikos is lined with sandy beaches and local restaurants tucked among groves of trees. The main port, Port of Zakynthos, where most visitors arrive by boat or plane, is lively and packed with shops and restaurants along the coast. Inland,…
Read the PostIf you’re looking for things to do on Santorini, where to stay, how to get there – or trying to determine which Greek Island to choose for an upcoming trip, then this travel guide should have you covered. Last updated February 2026 Santorini is truly one of the most breathtaking destinations in Greece. As a volcanic caldera with a unique…
Read the PostAfter spending time on the French Riviera, we made our way north to the Provence region of France to experience the lavender fields in full bloom. Typically, the perfect time to visit and see lavender is mid-July. Our days were long, with the sun rising early in the morning and setting around 10pm each night. It’s hot this time of…
Read the PostIf you’ve ever found a hidden gem that you can’t wait to tell friends about, you’ll know how we feel about Slovenia. The country is a mass of rolling green hills dotted with cute colorful houses, breathtaking landscapes, and natural wonders just waiting to be explored. And it’s a little off the beaten travel path — meaning your wallet doesn’t suffer, and you’re more…
Read the PostPARIS, FRANCE – LE ROYAL MONCEAU Hotel Website | Link to Book I’ve been to Paris a number of times, but something about this trip made it feel like a completely new city. Jacob and I were invited by Le Royal Monceau — Raffles Paris to spend Valentine’s Day weekend in Paris, a dream stay. Le Royal Monceau is a…
Read the PostThis was my second time in Prague, but it may as well have been my first. My first visit was eight years ago with Jacob, and Prague was our first stop on a multi-city trip to Europe. I remember it as a romantic city, though this time I traveled with a close friend of mine on a girl’s trip. While…
Read the PostThere’s something so satisfying about recommending a favorite restaurant to someone and hearing about their positive experience afterward. We often get asked by friends and family visiting Amsterdam for our favorite restaurants in the city, and have always pointed them to our Amsterdam Travel Guide. This time, we decided this topic deserved it’s own post. So, we’ve compiled our favorite…
Read the PostVisiting European towns around Christmas time is quickly becoming one of my favorite types of trips. I love the atmosphere of the twinkle lights, the smell of mulled wine and cinnamon, and the feeling of warming up by a fire after an evening wandering the markets. In the past few years, Jacob and I have visited some of Europe’s Best…
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