European city breaks

Budgeting for European City Breaks

If you’ve been around these parts for a while, you know by now that we have the art of the weekend European city break down to a science. Weekend travel is convenient and easy to fit in around an otherwise busy life,...

berlin

A Walking History of Berlin

Berlin has held a vaulted spot at the top of our must-visit Europe list for more than two years. Timing, costs and weather have held delayed earlier visits. When, recently, the stars aligned, we finally set off for...

family travel

A Family Affair

My sister wanted Berlin. Her 30th birthday loomed, and on the docket was a blow-out trip to Europe with her best friend. As you do. Meeting with her resident sibling abroad only made sense, so we joined our travel wish...

vatican city

Vatican City: Tiny Country, Big History

Vatican City. It’s a teeny, tiny country that is home to a big, big institution. Thanks to its portrayal in literature and film, frankly, I arrive expecting a Dan Brown adventure or two. Maybe I’ll decipher a...

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A Day with Secret Food Tours in Rome

There is nothing more idyllic than sitting in a piazza in an Italian city, enjoying the sun and eating the perfect bite of food. The only dilemma is what piazza to eat in and what food to consume. When it comes to...