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3 Days in Istanbul
Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey and a top 15 largest city in the world. On my recent trip to Istanbul, we only had enough time for 3 days in this magnificent city. So if you’re only spending a few days in Istanbul, you may have to be selective in the things you want…
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Paris: From Somebody Who Did It Wrong.
What Happened? I’ll be the first to tell you that I didn’t do Paris right. I didn’t give it the time of day. I came in with expectations and not an open mind. I heard things from past visitors that affected my perspective. You can’t do Paris right in 2 days. We bounced around from…
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Rome. A Travelers Must See or Tourist Trap?
Rome is consistently one of the most visited cities in the world. With a rich history and many of the famous historical sites still maintaining their former glory, it’s no wonder why millions of tourists visit every year. But, do these same sites draw too much attention? Some may say that the large number of…
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Icelandic Road Trip
The United States may be one of the best places in the world to take a road trip. It’s always been on my bucket list to take a week and drive through the mountains and deserts of the country. Now, if you only have 1 day, Iceland can pack all of this into a lot…
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Road Trip Across Ireland
Ireland’s largest city, Dublin, attracts people from all around the world. While Dublin has its own unique culture filled with delicious food and a pint of Guinness, outside of Dublin is where the true magic happens. This blog is about a trip I took from one side of the country to the other. The Drive…
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Florence
Florence is a great mix between the hustle of a big city, and the friendliness of a small town. As a tourist, I had an easy time immersing myself in the feel and culture of the city. Other Italian cities like Venice and Rome are more popular tourist destinations which allows for Florence to stay…
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Munich
Before visiting, I knew very little about modern Germany. Naturally, I imagined giant pretzels and cuckoo clocks. I thought of people wearing “suspenders” and carrying huge mugs of beer. In reality, Germany is much more than that and each city provides its own unique experience. But, if you’re looking for that… Munich is the place…
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Venice
It’s hard to think of a place more iconic than Venice. From entertainment alone, even if you have never heard of Venice, you know what it looks like. This has turned it into one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. So I had to see for myself what all the hype was…
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