La Morra, Italy

Beginner’s Guide to the Barolo Region

Before you roll your eyes and think, not ANOTHER article waxing poetic about Italian wine, bear with me. I promise this isn’t about wine. We’ll talk about wine some other time. Today is the post I wish I...

Transfagarasan Highway

Driving the Transfagarasan Highway in Romania

The car tires squealed through every corner. After exiting one hairpin and accelerating, another corner was quickly upon us. I peered out my window and could see the entire valley, a mix of rock and undulating green...

48 Hours in Madrid

48 Hours in Madrid

There is nowhere better than Madrid to enjoy the true flavor of Spain. And while the Spanish capital has no shortage of delights to experience over a longer period, you can relish many of its unique sights and sounds...

15 Best European Road Trips

15 Epic European Road Trips

The humble road trip. Childhood memories of riding backwards in the family station wagon, flat tires, and grocery store picnics at highway rest areas were the backbone of our summer holidays and we’re not alone. The...

The beautiful Italian countryside, a certain highlight of our Italy road trip itinerary

Our Italy Road Trip Itinerary

So, it is actually happening. The time is coming for us to hit the road. As Julie wrote about a few weeks ago, we are embarking on a European road trip, where we will be spending a bulk of our time in the Balkan...

The stunning outside of the Guggenheim Bilbao in Bilbao, Spain

Taking in the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

It is almost impossible to not be taken aback when you see the Guggenheim Musuem Bilbao for the first time. The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is a icon of modern architecture, designed by the famous architect Frank Gehry....