The 22 Best Day Trips from Florence (+ How to Get There!)

The 22 Best Day Trips from Florence (+ How to Get There!)

Florence is a beautiful city known as the “Cradle of the Renaissance,” and it features not only stunning landmarks, but some of the best museums in Italy. This rich cultural heritage is an absolute must-see for anyone, but especially for aficionados of art history! However, if you plan on spending a considerable length of time…

Renting a Car in Lanzarote: 12 Key Things to Know Before you Hit the Road!

Renting a Car in Lanzarote: 12 Key Things to Know Before you Hit the Road!

With views quickly shifting from pitch-black lava fields dotted with green grape vines to the cerulean coastline, Lanzarote has so much landscape diversity that it’s hard to fathom. This island of just 326 square miles — just a hair larger than New York City — offers so many different types of landscapes on this little…

Renting a Car in Fuerteventura: 13 Things to Know Before You Hit the Road!

Renting a Car in Fuerteventura: 13 Things to Know Before You Hit the Road!

With iconic landscapes quickly shifting from sand dunes like the Sahara to volcanic terrains like Hawaii to Caribbean-esque beaches, Fuerteventura is an intensely varied island with so much crammed into a small little patch of land. Though it’s possible to visit without a car, I’m adamant that renting a car in Fuerteventura gives you the…

11 Perfect Things to Do in Porto at Night [Whether You Drink or Not!]

11 Perfect Things to Do in Porto at Night [Whether You Drink or Not!]

Lisbon may have the name recognition, but Porto? Porto has the traditional Portuguese charm: crawling up the hills on either side of the bank of the Douro River, jam-packed with colorful houses on the Porto side and Port wine cellars on the Vila Nova de Gaia side (technically two cities, but with the Dom Luis…

Gran Canaria Itinerary: Your Perfect 4 Day Road Trip Itinerary [2023]

Gran Canaria is one of the eight Canary Islands, located off the Northwest coast of Africa, not far from Morocco.  Although it’s less popular than Tenerife, Gran Canaria is an incredible destination for hiking, spectacular beaches, and great cuisine, all in a rich variety of gorgeous landscapes. I spent two wonderful weeks in Gran Canaria…

21 Wonderful Things to Do in Berlin in Winter [2023]

21 Wonderful Things to Do in Berlin in Winter [2023]

Germany’s most international city, Berlin, is the perfect destination any time of the year — but we especially love Berlin in winter. Home to stunning museums, impressive landmarks, vibrant nightlife, and an endless choice of international restaurants, Berlin is a buzzing city with something for every traveler’s taste. While it’s true that the winter weather…

13 Lively Things to Do in Lisbon at Night [2023 Night Out Guide]

13 Lively Things to Do in Lisbon at Night [2023 Night Out Guide]

With its charming historical neighborhood, iconic canary-yellow trams, and gorgeous miradouros, the lovely city of Lisbon now attracts travelers from all over the world.  I was lucky enough to live in Lisbon for over two years, and during my time there, I experienced practically everything this vibrant city can offer! One of the things the…

Renting a Car in Madeira: 13 Practical Tips for Driving in Madeira

Got a ticket booked to the lovely island of Madeira, but not sure whether or not you should rent a car to make the most of your trip? I’ve got you covered! I lived in Lisbon, Portugal, for over two years and during that time, I traveled all around the mainland and Portuguese islands. That…