Last updated: January 2026 This guide is for anyone planning time in Athens, whether it’s your first visit, a return trip, or a stopover before heading to the Greek Islands and beyond. If you’re heading to the Greek Islands before or after Athens, don’t miss my Greek Islands Digital Guide which includes day-by-day itineraries, ferry tips, curated stays, and recommended…
Read the PostUpdated for 2026. After months of nonstop travel since leaving Amsterdam in July, we finally made it to Greece! With a week in Paros already booked for September, we added Milos to our itinerary to celebrate our 1-year wedding anniversary. Here’s everything you need to know about our experience Greek island hopping in the idyllic Cyclades islands. First Things First:…
Read the PostUpdated 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 PostI’ve been wanting to visit the Gorges du Verdon for years. Located a couple hours north of the French Riviera and east of the Provence region, the Gorges du Verdon is the perfect add-on to any South of France trip. We visited mid-July and opted to stay nearby in Cotignac, a medieval French town with centuries-old cave buildings and local…
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 PostIf you haven’t heard of Cesky Krumlov, I’m not surprised. Though it’s one of the world’s best-preserved medieval cities and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it rarely makes the top of European city lists. While most visit Cesky Krumlov from Prague on a day trip, it deserves so much more attention than a quick stopover. When my good friend Barbie…
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 PostIndia has been at the top of our list forever. Last year Jacob was invited on a fairly last minute work trip that happened to fall over Holi Festival in India. I was a bit more apprehensive of going last minute as I knew it would be tough to navigate (I’m always the planner when it comes to our travels!)….
Read the PostVisiting ancient temples in Siem Reap truly feels like stepping into another world. Angkor Wat is the largest religious monument in the world, and the most ancient. It’s an incredible, sprawling complex of temples located in Cambodia, dating back to the 12th century (aptly named Angkor Wat, “City of Temples” in Khmer). Though well preserved, it’s not uncommon to be…
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