5+ DAYS — Best time to visit – July through September is peak season, in spring and winter the sea is still warm Weather – hot, dry Mediterranean climate Getting around – rental car, points of interest are usually within an hour drive Currency – Euros Languages – English, Greek and Turkish Nearby Airports – Larnaca Airport (LCA) or Paphos Airport (PFO) Photos…
Read the PostLast week Jacob and I traveled to Tulum, Mexico to attend a friend’s wedding. We had the dates for this trip blocked off on our calendar forever, so I’ve been eager to see Tulum in person. The area has gained popularity in recent years, attracting beautiful boutique hotels, well-known restauranteurs, and lots of visitors. I had high expectations! We flew…
Read the PostLast week we headed to Aruba for some sun and fun before the start of Fall. The Aruba Tourism board contacted us to visit, and we jumped at the chance to finally see Aruba! We’d heard great things about the island while living in Amsterdam, since Aruba is actually part of the Netherlands. We rented a Jeep for the week…
Read the PostPRESET COLLECTION USED IN THIS BLOG POST: GREEK ISLANDS COLLECTION These past few months of travel have been a blur. Since leaving Amsterdam in July, we haven’t been in one place for more than a week! Jacob and I were already planning to be in Greece in September and had a week in Paros already booked. So, we decided to…
Read the PostThere are few places that leave an impression quite like Sarakiniko Beach in Milos. After seeing a photo years ago, I’ve been dreaming of going and experiencing its incredible moon-like landscape in person. Jacob and I had already made plans to visit the Greek Islands this summer, and we had nothing scheduled for the beginning of September (which also happened…
Read the PostSintra is an easy day trip from Lisbon and neighboring towns like Cascais. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage site, filled with castles, palaces, and beautiful views of the surrounding area. I’ve visited the region twice now and still have the urge to go back and explore. If you’re planning a trip to Portugal, visiting Sintra is a must! Here’s everything…
Read the PostI’ve been to Portugal a couple times before, but I’ve only passed through Lisbon. So, I was thrilled last month when one of my best friends from California invited me to join her for a girl’s trip to the city! Lisbon is just a short flight away from Amsterdam, so I hopped on the plane for a long weekend of…
Read the PostLondon is a city that never goes out of style. Some of the most famous spots — Big Ben, the Parliament building, and Buckingham Palace to name a few — are always worth a visit. But my favorite trips are ones that combine must-see sights with the charming nooks and crannies of the city…and London has a lot of them!…
Read the PostWe’ve been living in the Netherlands for just under two years, and visiting Keukenhof gardens and the surrounding flower fields during spring has become a ritual of ours. Keukenhof is one of the largest gardens in the world, with over 7 million tulips, hyacinth and daffodils planted each year. It’s located in the town of Lisse, which is home to…
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