One Month in Italy – Our Itinerary
When we started planning our first trip to Europe several years ago, we wanted to see it all! I had visited Europe once before, in college, but Grant had not … Read more
Europe
Travels to Europe
Planning Your Trip to see Il Palio di Siena – Italy’s Craziest Horse Race
As we started planning our 2013 month-long trip to Italy, Grant suggested we make a point to be in Siena for the Palio. My reaction was, “the what?” Like many … Read more
One Week in Croatia: Our Itinerary
How to spend one week in Croatia, including a road trip through the Istria Peninsula and Plitvice National Park and the coastal towns of Split and Dubrovnik.
Slovenia Road Trip – Lake Bled and Triglav NP
After a glorious couple of nights in Ljubljana, it was time to hit the road. For the first time in two trips to Europe, we actually rented a car! Normally, … Read more
How to Spend One Day in Ljubljana
As we started planning our Eastern Europe itinerary, we didn’t know much about Slovenia. After a little research, though, it quickly emerged as a much-anticipated part of the trip. In … Read more
Discovering Eger – Perfect Budapest Day Trip
We have discovered that our trips to small towns always seem more authentic than our trips to big cities. While you HAVE to visit the sites in the major cities, … Read more
Two Days Exploring Budapest
As one of the largest and most beautiful cities in Europe, Budapest is a must-stop for anyone traveling to Eastern Europe. Here, in the capital city of Hungary, you’ll find … Read more
Krakow, Auschwitz and Riding the Night Train
I have always heard great things about the Poles. A friend of mine from the Army served with Polish troops and spent time in Poland as a military attache. He … Read more
Two Great Side Trips from Prague
As we have said many times, there are certain cities and sites that are must-see for good reason. If you are going to the Czech Republic, you simply must visit … Read more
Exploring Prague in Two Days
Coming into Prague on the bus from the airport was an interesting contrast in Soviet-era construction versus elaborate pre-Soviet buildings. We found the mix of styles intriguing and immediately knew … Read more